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VOLUME 6, ISSUE 4
Week of January 23-29, 2015
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Homicide at Spring Wood Apts.
Pay Study Recommendations
Are They Financially Possible
for Sampson County?
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Entertainment
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Bullet holes were visible on the side of the apartment and a shattered window were evidenced of
the homicide which took place at Spring Wood Apartments Tuesday night. A 30 year old Clinton
woman lost her life Tuesday in a shooting where police say she was not the apparent target.
On Tuesday January 20th, 2015 at approximately 11:42 pm, uniform patrol officers
responded to a “shots fired” call at 219B East Morrissey Boulevard. The initial officers discovered a front bedroom window broken out and then entered the residence.
They found an unresponsive female in the bed who was apparently the victim of a
gunshot wound. EMS was called to the scene where she was pronounced deceased.
Investigators from the Neighborhood Improvement Team assumed the investigation. Agents from the State Bureau of Investigation were requested to assist in the
HOMICIDE, see P. 3
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On Wednesday night at 7:00pm, Springsted also presented the
pay study to county employees as well at the Sampson AgriExpo Center. Of the 523 county employees, 181 employees
attended to hear the results and those in attendance were also
given a copy of the study as well to take home and review.
According to the study and analysis of data collected, of
the County’s 523 employees, 429 employees or 82% of the
County’s workforce are being paid below the minimum salary
rate of the their proposed pay grade. Also- according to the
recommendation, the cost will be extremely high, ranging
from $2.4 million to almost $3 million annually. A high cost
for a county that is already cash-strapped and struggling to
balance budgets.
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On Wednesday, Sampson County Commissioners met with
county department heads to hear a presentation by Springsted
Incorporated. The presentation was concerning the completed
Classification and Compensation study that started back in
March of 2014 and ended in December 2014. John Anzivino
and Sheryl Dallas of Springsted provided an overview of the
County’s current classification and compensation system,
as it relates to all full-time County position, and their final
recommendations which included the methodology used to
update the compensation system, options for implementing
the core recommendation and for addressing issues related to
salary compression, and other compensation and pay issues.
The total cost of the study, according to Finance Director
David Clack was $46,578 and the study was conducted on
the heels of county employees voicing the need for a pay
raise. According to Springsted’s report, “The County has
not provided a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to the
County pay scale since 2009. Springsted also stated that if the
County had made adjustments to the pay scale, the impacts
of implementing our study recommendations would be less
impactful to the County.”
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Springsted representatives Sheryl Dallas
and John Anzivino
Pictured is the EMS Memorial in Duplin County. The Sampson County EMS wants to
erect a similar monument in Sampson County.
Springsted presented Commissioners with 3 options, all
moving employees to the minimum of the new pay scale
In a recent letter sent to Sampson County Businesses, Anthony Troublefield,
President of the Sampson County Rescue and EMS Association, details plans to
raise funds to erect a monument dedicated to the “hundreds of volunteers that have
served on volunteer squads over the years.”
Option 1: Estimated annual cost of $2,385,025. Move All
Employees to the Minimum of the Recommended Pay Grade.
This cost is equivalent to 14.10% of the County’s approximate
$16.9 million annual payroll for employees. According to
the study, implementing this option and bringing employee
Pay Study, see P. 3
In an interview, Troublefield added, “Currently we do not have
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Image award presented posthumously to John Blanton,
received by his wife Ellen Blanton and family. Presented by Dr. Rodney Sessoms.
15th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Business Reception
The MLK Business Reception is an annual event
presented by the Multi-Cultural Committee of the
Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce on the
third Monday of January. Hundreds turned out on
Monday to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King. This
year’s event was a little different with a skit reenactment of the famous Rosa Parks Montgomery
Bus Boycott.
Opening Remarks: Dee Bryant
Image Award presented to Jefferson Strickland by
Dr. Rodney Sessoms.
SCC’s Mesimer Wins State Award
(Sampson Community College NCCCS 2015
Academic Excellence Award Recipient)
Each year the North Carolina Community College System allows each of the 58 individual community colleges to select one recipient for the Academic Excellence Award. This notable award recognizes exemplary students for their outstanding academic achievement. Sampson Community College has named Joshua Bradley Mesimer to receive the 2015 Academic Excellence Award. Joshua is
the son of Bryon and Cindi Mesimer of Clinton. His academic career at SCC began in 2010 when he
was admitted to the Sampson Early College High School as a freshman.
During his time at SCC, Joshua has made the most of every opportunity afforded to him by working to graduate in May of 2015 with a high school diploma, an Associate in Arts degree, Associate
in Science degree, and Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology. He is
a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of 2 year colleges, and is actively
involved in the SCC Criminal Justice Club. Josh currently holds a 4.45 grade point average with the
Sampson Early College High School and has maintained a 4.0 grade point average in college courses
throughout his enrollment. He has been on the SCC President’s List for 4 consecutive semesters and
will be the first SECHS student to graduate with 3 college degrees.
When asked about his experience at SCC, Josh said “Since a young age, I’ve always wanted to go into
the field of forensics. My time at SCC as part of the Early College program has accelerated the pursuit
of my goals and more than exceeded my expectations. I’ve had a blast on this amazing journey and
I can’t wait to see what the near future holds.” Upon graduation, Joshua will attend NC State University where he will major in Biological Life Sciences. His ultimate goal is to work at the State Bureau
of Investigation Forensic Lab. The College will formally recognize his exceptional accomplishments
at the 2015 SCC Graduation in May where he will be presented with an award and a medallion from
the North Carolina Community College System.
4-H Happy Feet Club Fundraiser
On Friday, January 9th, the 4-H Happy Feet Club held a fundraiser at the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church for food donations. Food items were collected for the Christian Food Bank of Salemburg and the Sampson County Animal Shelter. In exchange for donations a line dance lesson was
given. Pictured are members of the Happy Feet Club and the Bull’s Eye Club. For more information on
how you can get involved with 4-H call the Sampson County Extension Office at 592-7161.
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HOMICIDE, cont. from 1
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inquiries. The victim was identified as Gerri Newkirk, Black Female, and she was
30 years of age. She was a resident of that apartment. An autopsy will be conducted by the Sampson County Medical Examiner’s Office.
salaries up to the minimum salary rate of the proposed pay grade will address internal equity and
increase market competitiveness and comparability for the County and is the minimum level of
implementation required to ensure competitiveness of salaries.
The reason for the shooting is still under investigation. A male friend of Ms.
Newkirk who was staying at the apartment appears to be the target of the assault.
Option 2: Estimated annual cost of $2,433,040. In this option, employee salaries are brought to the
minimum of the proposed pay grade or provided a 2% increase, whichever is greater. The cost is
equal to 14.38% of the County’s $16.9 million annual payroll for employees. The study notes that
the implementation of this option will increase market competitiveness and comparability for the
County and begin to address the issue of wage compression.
Chief Jay Tilley, Clinton Police Department stated Thursday morning, “At this
time the suspect is still unknown. We are currently developing information and
making progress in the investigation. Citizens have come forward and supplied
our department with very helpful information.”
Tuesday night’s murder is the first murder in Clinton since an April 2012 shooting
which left a man dead on Devane Street. Devane St. is one block from the Spring
Wood Apartment complex where Ms. Newkirk was murdered Tuesday night.
The Clinton Police and the SBI are seeking information to help solve this homicide. Anyone who has any information is asked to call Investigator Tracy Jackson
or the Clinton Police Department at 910-592-3105. Anonymous tips can be submitted by:
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Now that County Commissioners and employees have been given the results of the pay study, it is
ultimately up to the vote of the commissioners as to what, if anything is done as a result. With the
county already struggling to raise revenue and on the heels of a 4 ½ cent property tax increase just
last year, commissioners will be thinking long and hard how this amount of money can possibly
be raised to implement a full blown implementation of this study. A one cent increase in property
taxes only equates to about $397,100 to the tax base. To raise the amount needed to implement
Option 3 would take a staggering 7 1/2 cent property tax increase. And with money being generated
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Realizing the hefty cost of the implementation, Springsted also offered to the County the possibility
of phasing in the recommendations over a period of time. They suggested that the implementation
be phased in over a period of four years to lessen the financial impacts on the County. This phasing
in would cost the county anywhere from $596,256 per year for four years for Option 1 up to
Option 3 $737,023 annually for four years. If implemented, the total cost of whichever option
picked would be annual cost that would have to be factored into the budget every year.
Springsted was also asked to review the fringe benefits that the county also offers its employees, a
factor that commissioners highly felt should be considered in the pay study. The study reviewed the
following benefits and compared them with compensation packages provided by employers both
in the public and private sector. The following was discovered: Holiday Leave: Sampson County
has 11-12 paid holidays, which is consistent with other sectors; Annual Leave: Sampson County
provides 10 up to as many as 24 (Vacation) depending upon the number of years of service; Sick
days: Sampson County allows 12 days per year. The county also provides pension and retirement,
100% employer paid Life and Disability Insurance, 100% paid Health Insurance (which currently
cost the county $935.00 per month per employee), and 100% paid Dental Insurance (cost of $28.82
per employee per month). The county also provides its employees with Deferred Compensation
(401K and 457) and Retiree Health Insurance. Most of the county benefits seemed consistent with
other comparative entities except for the Health Insurance which the study stated “The County
pays more than the average monthly cost for the various levels of coverage.” The county pays
100% of the cost of health insurance of its employees with an annual deductible of $500.00 and a
standard office co-pay of $30.00. The study stated that the County has a much lower deductible
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Option 3: Estimated annual cost of $2,928,093. In this option, which is the most expensive,
individual employee salaries were also placed within the proposed pay grade based on the number
of years of service in their current position reflecting a more accurate picture of market based
increases for the employee and the experience they gained with the County. Due to the relative
lack of long-term employees in many of the County’s positions, impacts for options which consider
years of service in current position are relatively low when considering other communities which
have established workforces. On average, the tenure for a Sampson County employee is five years
of service. According to the study, this option rewards employees for longevity in their current
position, but also recognizes the value of length of service and the development of skills and
abilities in regarding to performing the tasks of the position. The cost to implement this option
would be equivalent to 17.42% of the County’s $16.9 million annual payroll.
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any EMS Memorial honoring the hundreds of EMS volunteers who have served on
volunteer squads over the years. We currently have seven active volunteer EMS
squads. They are Clinton-Sampson Rescue and EMS, Garland EMS, Roseboro
Rescue and EMS, Newton Grove EMS, Suttontown EMS, Clement Rescue and EMS
and Plainview EMS.”
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“Honor will also be given to the Harrells EMS,” says Troublefield. “They are no longer
active, however were one of the pioneers of the volunteer EMS squads.”
The cost of the monument, including installation, would be $3,500. And the Sampson
County Rescue and EMS Association is seeking help from businesses and private
donors to raise the money.
“Sampson County is one of the few counties that continue to have volunteer EMS
agencies that are independent from the paid EMS service,” Troublefield said. “Here
in Sampson County the paid EMS service and the volunteer EMS service works
well together. Both agencies are dispatched to a call at the same time. If the call
is a paramedic level call then the paid service will transport. However if it is an
intermediate or basic level call, the volunteer EMS ambulance will transport.”
Troublefield explains, “The association wants to give tribute to the many men and
women that gave their time in helping others. Many of the early years’ volunteers
would work all day and then come home and answer EMS calls all night. During
the early years there were not any paid EMS services. Many left their jobs, whether
it was working in a store, or farming in the fields, to answer EMS calls. This meant
sometimes leaving the dinner table or church to answer calls.”
The monument would be erected at the Sampson County Emergency Management
Complex on Underwood Street, and the association would have a dedication service
when the project is complete. “We hope to have all the current and former volunteers
at the event,” adds Troublefield. “Also the EMS Honor Guard to pay tribute to ones
that have past that served in volunteer EMS.”
“The county has a memorial to honor Fire Services and Police Officers,” says
Troublefield. “This monument would say the following words on the front, ‘Dedicated
to the Emergency Medical Services who faithfully and unselfishly served the citizens
of Sampson County’. On the backside would the names of all the volunteer EMS
squads in Sampson County.”
But, as Troublefield points out, the Sampson County Rescue and EMS Association
needs the help and support of the community to reach its goal. “The Sampson County
Rescue and EMS Association is requesting support from local business and private
donations to help make this dream possible for the hundreds of volunteers that served
in EMS in Sampson County. Donations can be mailed to Sampson County Rescue
and EMS Association, P.O. Box 8, Clinton, N.C. 28329. We are requesting that all
donations be mailed in by February 13, 2015.”
Troublefield concluded by saying, “This project is very important to the many men
and women who sacrifice their time away from wife, husband and children to answer
the call of someone that was in need. We need the support of local businesses and
the citizens of Sampson County to make this dream come true.”
For more information contact Anthony Troublefield at 910-990-7985 or via email
at, altemti@intrstar.net. You can also visit the Sampson County Rescue and EMS
Association on Facebook for more information.
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SC School Supertintendent Dr. Eric Bracy, Chairman Dewain Sinclair and
school board member Sonya Powell
A joint venture between the Sampson County School System and the Community College, to train
inspiring young mechanics, may not be a harmonious union. At Tuesday morning’s County School
Board work session, Ginger Stone, Director for Instructional Management, presented the details
behind a memorandum of understanding for an Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair course to
be held at Midway High School. Mrs. Stone began her presentation by explaining that the original
concept for the partnership was proposed by Ann Butler, Dean of Continuing Education Sampson
Community College, in the Spring Session of 2014. Stone explained that Butler had inquired because of student interest and the Community Colleges lack of a facility. Afterwards, a committee
was appointed to explore the possibility of the venture and the memorandum of understanding was
developed.
Mrs. Stone explained the course would allow participants, sixteen years of age and older, to enroll in
a 50 hour course and earn continuing education units and a certificate upon successful completion.
The objective of the course is designed to equip students with a basic knowledge of shop safety, tool
identification and proper usage, light vehicle repair and basic maintenance. The certificate would
allow students the opportunity to apply for work as an entry level employee in the service department
of most auto dealerships.
Mrs. Stone continued to explain that the course would be taught by a member of the Sampson County Schools faculty (Mr. Vernon Blackman) at a rate of $30.00 per hour paid by Sampson Community
College, and the class was opened to only 10 students on a first come - first serve basis. In order
for Sampson County school students to be eligible to enroll in the class, the students would need to
complete a Sampson Community College Continuing Education Student Registration form.
At the end of the presentation, Stone also informed the board that two Hobbton High students had
already enrolled in the planned course. Opening the presentation to questions from the board, Telfair
Simpson asked for clarification on who could enroll? Stone stated, “Any individual 16 years of age
or older, but our interest would be for our students in our districts who would not be able to attend
Midway High School.” Glenn Tart questioned why only ten students per class to which Stone answered, “This is at the request of the instructor. The instructor has never taught this class before.”
The instructor wanted to get a feel of what it was going to be like and what the needs were and the
hope is the program is going to grow and be able to add additional individuals as well as courses.”
Mrs. Gay ask about school credit to which Stone answered, “They get not school credit because it is
offered through the Continuing Education Department, but they can get continuing education credit.”
Tart then ask why the school could not offer this for their own students at this time? Stone stated,
“We offer this at Midway High School, but our other students if they have a conflict in their schedule
can’t get to the class, so by offering it through the Community College at night it will allow them
to get some instruction in those areas.” Tart injected, “First come, first served, first ten, the first
ten may be people who are not even affiliated with our school system.” To which Stone answered,
“That could be, that could happen, but I know there are at least two students currently enrolled from
Hobbton High School. So we do have two students which will benefit from that program.” When
asked the total number enrolled at this point Stone answered, “I do not know at this point, I will have
to check and see.”
Tart spoke up and interjected by way of a question, “We are furnishing everything, the building and
all of the equipment and the money is going to the Community College?” Stone, answering Tarts
question, stated, “That is correct, the equipment was already in place, and the certification was already in place.”
Board Chairman Dewain Sinclair asked, “Would we be better off doing this in house and limiting
it to our students. I would hate to see our students (Sampson County School’s students) be eleventh
twelfth and thirteenth in line trying to get into this program and have other people outside of the system beating them to it. It’s our school, it’s our cost. We may be better served keeping it in house. We
have the facility, and we have the instructor.” Dr. Bracy asking for clarification, “Do you mean from
5:00 until 8:00 pm? To which Sinclair stated, “If we want to offer it two nights per week, it would be
up to the instructor. I just don’t see a great benefit.”
Tart, “If it is only $1,500, I’m sure we can find $1,500 in our budget and do this ourselves to benefit
the kids of Sampson County Schools.” Simpson interjected, “We can’t get this done by January the
27th.”
On Thursday January 15th, the NC FBLA presented to a special businessman in our
community the Central Region Business Person of the Year Award. Dylan Blackburn,
Central Region Vice President North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America presented Mr. Pat Godwin of Godwin Manufacturing the prestigious award. According to
Dylan, “Each year, each region of NC FBLA has a regional conference (ours was at Midway High School on December 6th.) Before the regional conference, each FBLA chapter
may nominate a business leader in their community for the regional level of this award.
Mr. Godwin was nominated by the Midway High School chapter, and a panel of judges
saw that he best deserved this award.”
Dylan continued, “Mr. Godwin’s expertise and success in the field of business, generosity in the community, and sound character exemplifies what FBLA, as an organization,
instills in all of our student members. As a business leader, he has turned a small business into an internationally known corporation. On behalf of the North Carolina Future
Business Leaders of America, I congratulate Mr. Godwin on receiving this award, and I
look forward to seeing what great things he will do for his surrounding community in
the future. It is only awarded to one person out of the 13 counties that I serve each year.”
The Future Business Leaders of America organization is a student organization with
members across the United States. Through programs like competitions, awards, workshops, and conferences, FBLA seeks to give our student members a better knowledge of
business than they would learn only from the classroom. Here in North Carolina, the
state FBLA organization is split into eight regions.
After all was said, the main concern centered on the fact that the county school system needed assurance that their students would have some sort of priority over individuals enrolling in the program,
whether it was a point system or by other means.
The issue was placed on the agenda for next week’s school board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, January 26th in the Central Office Auditorium.
If approved, the 17 week class will meet in the Midway High School Automotive Mechanics class
from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings beginning January 27.
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We Should Know...
when you turn on the news, we ask can this be happening. And throughout, the
fine thread is there is no unity among our people. Not what we need in order to
withstand the times that we are living in.”
Next, JW Simmons says that Becky’s Rise Up conference is not just an annual
event for her, but that she works daily with communities. “Tell us how Tim’s Gift
moved into this whole larger expression – this annual event of Rise Up.”
Becky responds, “The first year, when my son Cameron worked with us, he felt
strongly that it was going to be more than what we thought. When we began it
was actually a place where people could come, and we shared medical equipment.
People donate, and they also receive. Someone could come in at that very time,
they don’t have to wait or go through red tape. If they need a wheelchair they can
get a wheelchair.”
Becky Spell Vann with JW Simmons of “We Should Know”
Tuesdays from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM, J.W. Simmons hosts a radio show on 1170
AM called “We Should Know”, and The Sampson Weekly will feature portions
of the transcripts in our continuing efforts to bring you more coverage of what
is happening in our community. The topic for this week’s show is the upcoming
Rise Up Relate Conference, and the guest for the show is Becky Spell Vann.
JW Simmons begins the show by asking Becky Spell Vann to discuss the Rise
Up Conference and how she became involved in it. Becky replies, “Rise Up is
a Christian conference series that began in 2008. When I was in Charlotte and
attended a Christian conference, in my heart I just kept feeling the Holy Spirit
say ‘Have this at home.’”
Becky says it took 3 or 4 years of praying and planning to get the conference
series underway, and the coming conference will be the 4th undertaken in
Sampson County. “The reason we call it Rise Up,” adds Becky, “is because, in
our world today we see so many things we never thought we would live in. We’re
actually seeing things that we read about in the Bible. And we believe that we
need to have unity among people – and we need to rise up to make that happen
as Christians in our community.”
Becky goes on to say that the first Rise Up conference, Recount Love was intended
to get people to think in terms of sharing their love. The second conference was
Renew and the third, Reach Out. “This year’s conference is Rise Up Relate, and
we chose that for this year’s theme because we believe, for such a time as this,
as when Queen Ester had to rise up to save her people, that if we don’t rise up as
Christians, fellow neighbors, friends, family, we have to rise up to where we are
and help one another. We need unity among us.”
Simmons asks Becky Spell Vann if she believed that our society relies too heavily
on an expectation that government can and will take care of everything. And
that a time will come when government can’t, and that responsibility will fall
to communities and churches. Becky replies, “I think that’s just good common
sense, and if we look at civilizations throughout history, from Rome all the way
down as we’ve studied them, we see what happens when you lose your passion.
And when you take your eyes off God.”
“And we are a God fearing nation. That’s what our foundation was built upon,”
adds Becky. “But it seems that we have become lost in trying to reach every goal,
every people and every purpose; and God wants to be first.” Becky says that as
a people we have to make that happen. “The government is important to honor,
but as a people we must be wise. We must rise up and share unity among one
another.”
“If we are unified as a nation with a purpose, then we’re going to see that passion
continue. But with some of the things we’ve watched and witnessed, every day
“Then we realized that people need help financially,” continues Becky. “That’s
when the Hope Project began. So we’re able to help with co-pays and things. And
while we’re not a large organization, it has been amazing to see what God will do
when we’re faithful. Because even in small things, He will bless it to help lots of
people. Like Jesus and the fish and bread.”
“And we can do the same thing,” Becky adds. “It’s not that one person is called
to that. We are all called to that. Everyone can make a difference. It’s when we
rise up, pay it forward, and we take it seriously. And that’s what we are seeing
happening. It is mushrooming.”
“People are coming for prayer. They’re coming for help spiritually. They just
want to know that someone cares,” says Becky. “It proves to us that we are living
in a time when relationships may not be what they should be between families,
friends and communities. And that can change.”
Next, Simmons asks Vann to discuss the nature of the relationship between Tim’s
Gift and other faith based organizations within the community. Becky begins,
“I’m glad you asked that… This is another thing Cameron wanted to strive for.”
Becky explains that Cameron, in the beginning of Tim’s Gift, was on paid staff.
But because they wanted as much money as possible to go to those in need,
Cameron and all other’s at Tim’s Gift are volunteers.
Becky says, “He (Cameron) had a vision to pull together not only churches, but
other organizations and ministries, even social services – all areas where we
could work together to better benefit people. And we’re seeing that happen now.
It takes a while because when it’s out of the box and a little different, people
stand back and want to make sure it’s the real thing. And I think now that they
are realizing that this is real. It’s not about us; it’s about what God can do through
us.”
“We’re seeing now a unity, and that’s what’s happening at Rise Up Relate on
Saturday. We will have speakers from different ministries and charitable
organizations throughout our county,” says Becky. “The Salemburg Food Bank,
Circle of Blessings, Love of Christ Ministry…” Becky says that there are many
organizations working to help needy people in our community. “But sometimes
they feel like they’re in over their heads,” Becky adds, “because they question,
does anybody know what we’re doing here. And what we’re looking to do is bring
unity among them.”
The Rise Up Relate conference will be Friday and Saturday, January 30th and
31st at the Sampson County Exposition Center at 414 Warsaw Road in Clinton.
For more information, please contact Tim’s Gift at www.timsgift.com
To view the entire broadcast of We Should Know please visit their YouTube
channel at www.youtube.com/user/WeShouldKnowEDU.
The next “We Should Know” hosted by J.W. Simmons will air next Tuesday from
2:30 to 3:30 PM on our local radio station WCLN 1170 AM. If you would like to
reach “We Should Know” you may call them at 910-592-8947 or email them with
show ideas at weshouldknowedu@gamil.com or you can find them on Facebook.
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LOCAL NEWS
Week of January 23-29, 2015
Nancy Dillman to Leave Clinton City Schools
Clinton City Schools’ Nancy Dillman will
be leaving the system at the end of January. Although she will be officially retiring from the system, Dillman says she has
no plans to slow down. “I have worked all
my life and hope to continue doing so for
a long time to come,” says Dillman. “I
am exploring different opportunities and
plan to obtain my insurance license. The
opportunity to interact with people and
to continue to help others, although in a
totally new capacity, is appealing.”
Nancy Dillman
“I still have a lot I want to learn and am
looking forward to new beginnings; I
know God is not through with me,” Dillman adds. “My children, Jake, Jenni and
Jeb, are my greatest joy, and I want to
continue to share and enjoy all the milestones in their lives.”
A Sampson County native, Nancy Dillman graduated from Union High. She has
spent all but just a few short years in Sampson County, and has plans to continue
in the area. “I am a proud graduate of Union High School and am very happy to be
helping plan our 40th Class Reunion in the fall.”
The Union graduate attended East Carolina University where she majored in Sociology, and from there continued a pursuit of education for years to follow. That pursuit led to additional Associate Degrees from King’s Business College and Sampson
Community College, a BS in Business Education from Fayetteville State, certification
in Vocational Business Education at Appalachian State, and courses in School Guidance, Counseling and Public Policy Analysis at North Carolina State.
In addition she holds a M.Ed. in School Guidance and Counseling from Campbell
University, took additional courses at UNC Wilmington in School Administration,
and holds a MSA in School Administration from UNC Pembroke. A wealth of knowledge, experience and education that will be hard to replace for Clinton City Schools.
When asked what motivated her to seek a career in education, Dillman responded, “I
was inspired by my high school business teacher, Mrs. Rachel Peterson; and encouraged by friends who were beginning teaching careers.”
Dillman’s career in public education is as impressive as her education. It began at
Midway High School as a Business Education Teacher. At Midway she was also a
FBLA Sponsor and Cheerleading Coach. Next for Dillman was a Counselor position
at Union Elementary/Middle and Clear Run Middle Schools, and later a Counselor
position at Lakewood High and then Union High.
Marriage Certificates
-Scott David White to Toni Ann Salentino
-Anthony Tyrone Stocks to Amanda Natasha Garden
-Pete Junior Williams to Selena Nichelle Collins
-Hector Eduardo Bermudez to Maria Guadalupe Acevedo Herrera
-Cameron Wayne Carter to Destini Hope Cottle
-Jaime Gonzalez-Diaz to Lucy Yaneth Pacheco-Salinas
-Thomas Edward Brigman Jr to Pamela Joy Bratkowski Sullivan
-Derrell Joshua Smith to Megen Elizabeth Jernigan
-Pedro Perez-Flores to Maria Isabel Torres Alanis
-Troy Glenn Haupert to Paige Irene Offerdahl
-Christopher Lee Raynor to Cindy Danielle Thornton Eldridge
-Jorge Manuel Vazquez to Tiffany Christine Fisher
-Don Allen Fleming to Donna Sue Starling Crumpler
Death
-Bobby Windell Ammons
-Ruth Elizabeth Autry
-Mary Thelma Adams
-Leon Blue
-Rossie Mae Balkcum
-Peggy Jean Boone
-Elizabeth Brewington
-Mack Rose Culbreth Sr
-Michael Andrew Cook
-Larry Patrick Daniels
-Patsy Drennan
-Jeanette Evans
-Doris Jane Faircloth
-Reginald Lee Faison
-Odell Elizabeth Hodges
-Dorothy Bennett Herring
-Prentiss Belvin Henry
-Gail Longretta Jenkins
-Lucy Jones
-Davis Allen Lee
-Carlton Cleveland Martin
-Helen Marie Massey
-Jennifer Cherette Morrisey
-Christopher Shain Matthews
-Emma Pearl Moore
-Cynthia Denise Monk
-Nicholas Dewayne McCullers
-Perry McArthur
-William Mickel Rauss
-Shirley Mae Stephens
-Sybil Register Smith
-Gary Lewis Tidwell
-Ira Lillian Webb
-James Joseph Westbrook
-Emma Lou Wilson
-Joseph Fitzerald Williams
-Acie Dancy Wright
-Bobby Allen Wright
Births
-James Nicholas Lewis Carroll Jr born on December 22, 2014 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Jennifer Kay Robinson Moore
-Addyson Cheyenne Sholar born on December 24, 2014 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Donald Scott Sholar and Ashley Dawn Sholar
-Haylen Aracely Rodriguez Perez born on December 25, 2014 at Sampson Regional Medical Center
to Rudy Perez Zelaya
-Kamari Ny’Heim Brinson born on December 26, 2014 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to David
Earl Brinson Jr and Nyiticia La’Shawnda Newton
-Ariel Ezequias Lopez born on December 27, 2014 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Helcias
Ezequiel Lopez and Gladys Maite Deleon Narvaez
-Jonathan Alexander Herring born on December 29, 2014 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Sherman Rahshan Herring and Kayla Ann Herring
-Danny Jared Acosta Amaya born on December 30, 2014 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Dany Yampier Acosta and Sandra Del Carmen Amaya Mendoza
-Tinsley Blair McNeese born on December 30, 2014 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Lindsey
Nicole Oliver
-June Lyn Wiggins born on December 30, 2014 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Dale Wayne
Wiggins and Amanda Loucks Wiggins
-London Lanae’ Fennell-Newkirk born on December 30, 2014 at Sampson Regional Medical Center
to Tiarah Monae’Fennell
-Cullen Jacy Peterson born on January 2, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Darrel Franklyn
Peterson and Naomi Denise Goodman
-Jordan Ray Rubio born on January 3, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Alvaro Paniagua
Rubio and Michelle Janet Lopez
-Camron Carter Welch born on January 4, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Norma
U’Neice Welch
-Ashton Sincere Coats born on January 6, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Erika Jamie
Coats
-Zytravious Malike Blue born on January 8, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Cassandra
Marie Lynn Thompson
-Kennedi Nevaeh Renell Lofton born on January 8, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Keasto Rashod Lofton and Ebony Nicole Baker
-Liam Alexander Morel born on January 8, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Eldenide
Yanira Morel Banagas
-Kayson Prince Oliver born on January 8, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Printice
Orlandan Olliver and Quanterica Latoya Pickett
-Andrea Jissel Castro Gomez born on January 9, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Yimi
She then moved into administration as an Assistant Principal at Union High School
and then Principal at Hargrove Elementary School. Next for Dillman was a move to
the central offices as Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Clinton City Schools.
Once coming on board at Clinton City Schools she was tabbed as Interim Superintendent for a brief time before being named Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Career and Technical Education – a position she has held now for 3½
years.
Of her retirement, Dillman notes, “I will miss the people in this school system. The
Dark Horse Family has been very supportive during my six year tenure with the system. We have had three superintendents during that six years, not including my five
month stint as interim superintendent following Dr. Gene Hales’ retirement. Through
all the transitions with administration as well as implementation of the Common Core
and Race to the Top as two major initiatives, our educators and support staff have continued to focus on what is best for children.”
“Although inevitable, change can be painful even when it is embraced; and reaping the
rewards of change takes time,” adds Dillman. “I am excited about what is ahead for the
students and staff in Clinton City Schools under our current leadership and the alignment that is taking place. These are great people who are working together to achieve
a shared vision, and I look forward to hearing about the future successes.”
Regarding Dillman’s departure from Clinton City Schools, Superintendent Stuart
Blount stated, “Ms. Dillman has provided our school system with solid leadership
during her tenure with Clinton City. She has served in a variety of roles and has approached each one of them with great professionalism. Our entire system wishes her
the best as she begins her new journey.”
Blount goes on to say, “She has been a tremendous mentor for me during my first superintendency. Her knowledge of our community has allowed me to understand the
many complexities that a community possesses. I have enjoyed working side by side
with Ms. Dillman and it has been an honor to do so.”
In a final thought, Nancy Dillman stated, “I have been very fortunate in my career to
be surrounded with caring and dedicated individuals who have encouraged and supported each other. My professional journey has been greatly influenced by leaders who
believed in me and inspired me to embrace opportunities for continued growth and
achievement. To name a few: Dr. E.J. Raman, Emily Carr, Sylvia Hall, Garry Smith,
John Blanton, Gary Weeks, Stuart Daughtery, Glenda Honeycutt, Dr. Gene Hales,
Dr. Michael Basham, Stuart Blount as well as the ongoing support of my family and
friends. I am very thankful my parents instilled in me a strong work ethic, sense of personal responsibility and reliance on and appreciation of faith, family and community.”
Nancy Dillman’s leadership and devotion to public education will certainly not go unnoticed during the months ahead. Dillman crafted a career and became a leader in her
field, motivated as so often the case, by a teacher.
Alexander Castro Reyes and Lourdes Janory Gomez Garcia
-Morgan Lynn Evans born on January 10, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Katina
Shanelle McLean
-Ta’Shiya Janae Rhodes born on January 10, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Thomasina Raquel Wallace
-Allison Faith Good born on January 11, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Tyler Joseph
Good and Tessla Nicole McKIttrick
-Jordan Mah’Ki Mints born on January 11, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Malcolm
Dequan Mints and Destinee Nicole Faircloth
Land Transfers
-A7B Hog Farms Inc to Aubrey Moore- 2 Tracts Taylors Bridge
-Jennifer C Warnock, Michael T Warnock Jr to Maria DeJesus Santos De Ortiz and Eduardo OrtizLot 13 0.75 Acres Barefoot Acres Plainview
-Jennie T Spell, Jimmie D Spell to Cynthia S Spell and Ollen Wayne Spell- 10.95 Acres Herrings
-Carrolls’ Realty Partnership/G PTNR, George Norwood Howell, Norwood Bruce Howell, Vickie
L Howell, Murphy Brown LLC/Gen P to George Underwood Howell, Norwood Bruce Howell and
Vickie L Howell- 6 Tracts w/exceptions Turkey and North Clinton
-Charles T Gardner, Janet K Gardner to Hayne Hens Farm Inc- 2 Tracts w/exceptions Little Coharie
-Jim Warren Mobile Homes Inc to Ruth Herrra Mata and Joel Hernandez Solis- Lot 32 Country
Estates Section Two South Clinton
-Clark H Wooten, Linda S Wooten to Linda Sod LLC- Tract 1 88.79 Acres Halls
- Clark H Wooten, Linda S Wooten to Celia Sod LLC- Tracts 2,3,4 and 5 80.65 Acres Westbrooks
-Timothy Sod LLC, Clark H Wooten MBR/MGR to Houston Sod LLC- 2 Tracts Westbrooks
- Clark H Wooten, Linda S Wooten to Timothy Sod LLC- 16.15 Acres Westbrooks
-Tri State Turf to Timothy Sod LLC- 4 Tracts Westbrooks
-RT Three LLC, Arlene S Taylor/MBR/By AIF, Randy C Taylor/MBR, Richard Wesley Taylor/MBR/
AIF, Robert T Taylor/MBR to City of Clinton- Lots 3 and 4 Butler Carr Vance Street Property North
Clinton
-Craig N Richardson, Kay P Richardson to Jacob A Matthews and Lindsay R Matthews- 2 Tracts
South Clinton
-Tony Neil Hall to Heather Renee H Charboneau and David Alton Hall- 8.54 Acres w/exceptions
Little Coharie
-Tony Neil Hall to Alton R Hall- 0.5 Acres Little Coharie
-Feddie L Ragin, Herbert A Ragin to Fausta Oliva Escobar- Lots 32 and 33 Deer Run Subdivision
-The McDunn Corporation to William P Elmore Jr- Lot 44 Henry’s Landing Subdivision
-The McDunn Corporation to Jose Maria Castro and Maria Luisa Velasquez- Lot 2, 15 & Lot 46
Henry’s Landing Subdivision
-Linda Marshburn Hill to Jimmy L Marshburn- 2 Lots McDaniels
-David Carroll, David B Carroll/AKA, Lynn Carroll, Lynn H Carroll/AKA to Old Creek Farms
LLC- 4 Tracts Sampson
-Cora Lee Henry Heir, Clara Lee Kerr Heir, Marlee Kerr Heir to Donameche Miller and Glendolia
Sharpless- 4.20 Acres Franklin
-Alveria Johnson Pierce to Ann Jeanette Johnson Gillis- 40 Acres w/exceptions Taylors Bridge
-Patricia Thomas Dunn to Jeffrey Ray Dunn, Patricia Thomas Dunn and Timothy Clark Dunn1.04 Acres Plainview
-Patricia Thomas Dunn to Jeffrey Ray Dunn, Patricia Thomas Dunn, Timothy Clark Dunn- 0.984
Acres
-Irene B Peterson to Brenda J Peterson- Lot 2 Property of Bland Bennett Heirs Belvoir
-Larry Jernigan, Larry D Jernigan Jr, Pamela Jernigan to Ivan Lopez and Raquel Rosario- 0.60 Acres
Little Coharie
-Smithfield Farmland Corp/Successor to, The Smithfield Packing Company Incorporated to
Smithfield Farmland Corp.- Lot Sampson
-Carl Hoover Tew, Melba Doris Tew to Sharon T Hooton- 11 Tracts w/exceptions Mingo
-William henry Autry to Jackson Family Investments LLC- 2 Tracts Little Coharie
-Roy H Whaley to Linda Gail Whaley Johnson- Lot 1 3.93 Acres Little Coharie
-Mary Ann Allen to Avery Lewis Moore III and Kimberly Moore- 57.67 Acres Little Coharie
-Danny Allen, June Allen, Jay Reeves, Joy Reeves to Kenneth Gautier and Shirley Gautier- Lots 1 &
2 Block C Oakland Terraces Subdivision North Clinton
-Brenda Perez Piris to Robert H herring- Lots 1, 2A and 2B Herring
-Carol B Adair, Russell Adair to Cheryl Embry- Lot 1A 7.07 Acres w/exceptions Little Coharie
-Beatrice Elaine Marshall, James Ervin Marshall/PR to Maria M Ealy- 32 Acres w/exceptions
Clinton
-Edward Rogers Cerny, Frank D Cerny, James William Cerny, Jeffrey Douglas Cerny/TR, Jeffrey
Douglas Cerny, Robin Howell Cerny, Susan Gray Cerny, Zoeann Bushouse Cerny, Frank D Cerny
Special Needs Trust to Anne Bryan Faircloth- 400 Acres w/exceptions McDaniels
-Camellia Sizemore Dunn to Camellia Sizemore Dunn- Lot 7 BP Bradshaw Subdivision North
Clinton
-Craig N Richardson, Kay P Richardson to Jacob A Matthews and Lindsay R Matthews- 2 Tracts
South Clinton
-Anita Gaye Jackson Brock, Roy Allen Brock/Co EXR, Roy Allen Brock, E Carroll Jackson Estate,
Christina K Faucette, Eddie Lee Faucette, Lee F Faucette, Tony Lyn Faucette/Co EXR, Tony Lyn
Faucette, Carroll Wayne Jackson to Steven J Bass- 64.99 Acres w/exceptions Piney Grove
-Easther P Pope to Annie J Blue- Lot 9 Section VI of JB Powell Subdivision South Clinton
-Dona Roberts Briggs, Dena Roberts Cregar, Dayna Roberts Herring, Diane R Netchaeff/TR, Diane
Roberts Netchaeff, Ada B Roberts/TR, Guy B Roberts Estate to Ada B Roberts- 2 tracts Sampson
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HEALTH
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Ebola: Knowing the Facts
By Meagan Myers, RN
Ebola, also known as Hemorrhagic Fever, is a deadly virus that has been prevalent in West Africa
for many years. Unfortunately over the past year, an outbreak of Ebola has claimed the lives of many
people in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Since this virus has the potential to become a public health issue
in America, the CDC, State Departments of Health and Human Services, as well as local health
departments all over the country are continuously researching and learning more about this virus
and how it’s managed as well as preparing for the possibility of having Ebola cases in their community. The Sampson County Health Department is working closely with Sampson Regional Medical
Center and Sampson County EM/EMS to become prepared on how to manage a suspected Ebola
case as well as how to handle the public as a whole to prevent the spread of the virus. The health
department functions under the guidance of the CDC to manage any suspects or contacts of any
communicable disease including Ebola. If you have any questions regarding Ebola please feel free
to contact your local health department. It is important to become familiar with the signs and
symptoms of Ebola and report to your health care provider any recent travel history, especially
to western Africa. Although the initial symptoms of Ebola closely resemble those of the common flu, the symptoms become more severe very quickly and getting proper medical attention is
critical. Ebola is spread through contact of bodily fluids of infected persons. Always remember
to follow universal precautions and keep your hands washed to prevent the spread of germs and
viruses. For more information, visit the Center for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov or
call the Sampson County Health Department at 910-592-1131, extension 4248 or 4972.
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FAITH
Have I Got A Story To Share With You!
Christie’s auction house in New York City and $65 million
is the record-breaking price the J. Paul Getty Museum paid
to acquire Edouard Manet’s ‘Spring’.
Following the auction, the museum’s director, Timothy
Potts, stated in a press release … “‘Spring’ was the last
of Manet’s Salon paintings still in private hands, and
universally recognized as one of his great masterpieces. It
is a work of extraordinary quality and beauty, epitomizing
Manet’s influential conception of modernity, and executed
at the height of his artistic powers …”
As you just read, Mr. Potts described Manet’s ‘Spring’
painting as “a work of extraordinary quality and beauty”.
Do you agree with Mr. Potts description? I’m asking you
because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In other
words, different people have different ideas of what is
beautiful. For example, all babies are not beautiful. I know
this because I’ve seen some ugly babies. That’s not to say
that an ugly baby can’t be cute in one way or another. As
a matter of fact, I’ve seen some babies that were so ugly
they were pretty. But certainly not beautiful! Yet, I’ve never
heard the parent of an ugly baby say their baby was ugly.
That’s because to them their (ugly) baby is beautiful.
Again, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
This story is for those who feel like their life has no value.
The French masterpiece was expected to be sold for
$35 million. But by the time the bidding was over … the
masterpiece had nearly doubled in price to a whopping
$65 million! The auction took place this past November at
Now back to Manet’s painting. Personally, I don’t see the
painting as being “a work of extraordinary quality and
beauty”. I think the painting is pretty. But not as pretty as
some inexpensive paintings I’ve purchased at yard sales.
Obviously there’s no way I would ever value the ‘Spring’ at
$65 million dollars! Nor would I ever pay $65 million for it
… not even if I was a billionaire like Bill Gates. Then again, I
don’t know the difference between a masterpiece painting
and a counterfeit painting
because I’ve never learned
how to appreciate fine art.
Which brings us to the
next point of this story …
value is in the eye of the
beholder.
PREDICTING THE WEATHER
THE OLD TIMEY WAY
Today if we want to know what the
upcoming weather is going to be like, all we
have to do is turn on the TV or the computer.
Back in the old days that wasn’t possible. So
how did folks figure out what the weather
was going to be like?
Well, they could consult the
Almanac for weather information. It always
tells you what to expect on any given day.
Then there are the “old sayings”
that tell you how to predict the weather. It
is said that dry snowflakes mean that the
atmosphere is fairly cold. Damp snowflakes
mean that the temperature is rising. So if you
cut a snowball in half, a wet center means it
is going to rain, if the center is dry then the
sun is going to shine. A rule of thumb is that
a halo “round the moon” means rain or snow
soon.
My daddy always said if our cats
had a very thick coat of hair in the winter
that meant we were in for a really cold winter.
If their fur was not unusually thick, it would
be a fairly warm winter.
I remember my grandma saying if
it thundered in the winter, we would have a
snowfall before long. My grandfather said
when the blackbirds grouped together in
large flocks and landed in fields “bad winter
weather was coming.”
I remember hearing if we had a wet
summer it would be a dry winter. If we had
a dry summer it would be a wet winter. If it
was very hot in summer we were in for a very
cold winter.
People believed in the “old sayings.”
Some folks had their own peculiar ways of
predicting the weather. I remember as a child
hearing about a lady whose nose itched for
three days straight. She told everyone who
would listen that a “bad spell of rain was
coming.” She washed and hung up to dry
all her clothes and bed linens as hard a she
could. And what happened? Hurricane
Hazel blew in, that’s what!
Some folks say “It’s fixin’ to rain
when their back, shoulder, elbow, knee,
or some other body part aches. Some say
rain’s coming if their otherwise straight
hair curls up. Well, I’m not doubting
them. It’s their body, they should know.
A lot of people don’t believe in
the old sayings anymore. I figure if it was
good enough for the “old folks,” then it’s
good enough for me. They got by with
what they had, and they sure didn’t have
any new fangled technology!
Yes, I turn on the TV and listen to
the weather person tell us what’s coming.
Mostly they get it right, but not always.
I have a weather house. It hangs
on the wall by my kitchen window. It’s a
little house kinda like the top of a cuckoo
clock. On one side is a little witch; on the
other side are a little boy and girl. When
the weather is going to be dry and sunny,
the children come out. If it’s going to
rain the witch comes out. And it is never
wrong. I’m not sure how it works, but it
works.
My sister gave it to me way
back in the 70’s. It still works as well as
it did when it was new. I always check
my weather house to see if it’s going to
rain. I trust it more than any modern
contraption. That little witch has been
predicting raindrops for me for a good
long spell. And she’s good at it!
Get yourself a
little weather house if
you come across one.
I highly recommend it!
And beware of really
furry cats in the winter
and super itchy noses
in the summer!
By Carolyn
Horrell Mintz
Psalms for the Soul
Written by Linda Herring
The Bible speaks to us but the Psalms speak for us. Psalm
103: 1 says, “ Bless the Lord, O my Soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.” Based on the Bible, I can tell
you without reservation that God loves us and he forgives
everyone who trust Christ as Savior. Scripture says: With His
blood, Jesus paid our sin debt and gives us a full pardon. Forgiveness
is given to everyone who believes in Jesus and remains available to all
believers. Our pardon for sin is based on the riches of our Father’s grace,
which always exceeds the offense. God does not count past or future
sins against us. Scripture assures us that no transgression is beyond the
scope of God’s pardon. This is not a license to sin. Divine forgiveness
should instead motivate us a passion for holiness. Let’s be thankful for
such a great gift. Do not let the stresses of the day steal your Psalm. Contact me at herring.theword@hotmail.com.
To those of you who feel
worthless … I have a
question. How do you
by Debra Joy Wallace
behold yourself? Do you recognize your true value? If not,
stop looking at the negative in your life. Start beholding
yourself the way God beholds you. Focus on the fact that
you were created by God … and created in His image.
Understand that God doesn’t make junk, or counterfeits
… therefore you are an original … a one-of-a-kind
masterpiece.
No one would intentionally sell a masterpiece at a yard
sale price. Likewise, you shouldn’t sell yourself short.
Starting today, look beyond your imperfections and begin
appreciating your true worth. And if you don’t know how;
ask God. He’ll help you learn how. You are a person of great
beauty and value. Not because I say so, but because God
says so and because He paid a large ransom for your life
when He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for you.
When you think about it, $65 million is a mere drop in the
bucket when compared to what God paid for you.
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in
Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned
for us long ago.”—Ephesians 2:10; NLT
“You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and
knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for
making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is
marvelous—how well I know it. You watched me as I was
being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together
in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born.
Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every
moment was laid out before a single day had passed.”—
Psalm 139:13-16; NLT
“So God created man in His own image, in the image of
God created He him; male and female created He them.”—
Genesis 1:27; KJV
Debra Joy Wallace is an
inspirational
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Purpose
By Vanessa W. Polk
Genesis 37:5, 19; 41:40-41 –Once Joseph had a
dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated
him even more… Here comes the dreamer. Come
now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the
pits…and we will see what becomes of his dreams…
And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you over
all the land of Egypt –only with regard to the throne
will I be greater than you.”
Many times there is no rhyme or reason for some of the offenses that are done
against the people of God. Here you are trying to be a good person, an asset to
the workplace and a contributing member of society when from out of nowhere,
something happens –someone causes harm to you. When you can’t process
the wrongdoings that are coming your way, try revisiting the story of Joseph.
Within the narrative of his life we come to understand that ‘purpose’ is more
than a buzzword. His entire life was filled with reflection and discovery. Out
of jealousy his brothers tried to rid themselves of his presence by selling him
into slavery, but despite their actions God used them as tools to get Joseph in
place to fulfill his divine purpose. Even though you intended to do harm (evil)
to me, God intended it for good (divine outcome)… –Genesis 50:20 As God’s
sovereignty was at work in Joseph life, so God is working to override the evil
intentions against us. When God has a plan and ‘purpose’ for us to accomplish,
nothing and no one can keep it from happening.
God has a rewarding and fulfilling destiny for each of us, but it does not mean that
it will come to pass without some difficulty and suffering. God is in control and
God will work things out for the good of his people. –We are assured and know
that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting
into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according
to [His] design and purpose –Romans 8:28 (The Amplified Bible). So Beloved,
don’t be disheartened when you encounter difficulties, be encouraged. Don’t
hold any grudges against those who have done you wrong, be gracious. Find
comfort in knowing that God is with you. What seems like sidetracking events
are still a part of God’s plan to prosper you, to give you a future with hope. In
the grand scheme of things, God will use these things for His glory and for your
good.
Jeremiah 29:11 –For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord,
plans for your welfare and not for harm (evil), to give you a future with hope
(outcome).
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FOOD
FAMILY FEATURES
F
or many families, gathering around the table is a treasured tradition. With universal appeal, cuts of tender, juicy
beef are ideal for a wide range of family-friendly dishes — from appetizers to special occasion entrees.
If your schedule and commitments have you pinched for time, opt for the convenience of home delivery. Starting
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There are as many ways to prepare beef as there are cuts to choose from. The best approach depends on the type
of flavor you want to achieve, and how you’ll ultimately serve the dish. One popular option that creates robust, hearty
flavors perfect for dinnertime feasts is braising. This celebrated technique is featured in this Omaha Steaks family
recipe for Braised Beef Brisket. Or, add some pre-dinner bites to your spread with Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Tip
Appetizers, a savory recipe that is sure to be a hit among guests.
Find these and more beef preparation tips and recipes at www.omahasteaks.com.
Braised Beef Brisket
This recipe has graced the table of the
Simon family, the owners of Omaha
Steaks, for generations.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time 8 hours
Servings: 6–8
1 Omaha Steaks Brisket
(3 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 teaspoons Omaha Steaks All
Natural Seasoning
2 cups diced yellow onion
2 tablespoons fresh chopped
garlic
1 cup bottled chili sauce
1 package dry onion soup mix
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup red wine
n
n
n
Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Tip Appetizer
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus time for thawing)
Cook time: 6 minutes
Servings: Approximately 32 pieces
3 pounds Omaha Steaks Tenderloin Steak Tips
(#670)
32 Omaha Steaks Precooked Bacon Slices (#177)
1 jar Omaha Steaks All Natural Seasoning
(#1141)
Round wood toothpicks
Thaw steak tips and bacon overnight in
refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 450°F degrees.
Sprinkle each tenderloin tip with seasoning.
Wrap a slice of bacon around each tenderloin
tip and push a toothpick through to secure bacon.
Place bacon-wrapped tips on baking sheet.
Bake for 3 minutes; flip and bake an additional
2–3 minutes.
Serve immediately.
n
n
Braising (from the French word
“braiser”) is a combination cooking
method that uses both moist and dry
heats. Typically, the food is first
seared at a high temperature, then
finished in a covered pot or pan at a
lower temperature while sitting in
some amount of liquid, which may
also add flavor.
The purpose of braising is to break
down the connecting tissues,
enhancing the meat’s tenderness.
Some examples of cuts that are
typically braised include:
n Chuck (Chuck Eye Roast, Chuck
Arm Roast, Chuck Shoulder
Roast, Short Ribs)
n Brisket (Whole Brisket, Brisket
Flat Roast, Brisket Point Roast)
n Shank (Cross Cut Shanks, Whole
Beef Shanks)
n Round (Top Round Roast, Bottom
Round Roast, Eye Round Roast,
Boneless Rump Roast)
First brown your roast using a large
pan and some oil over high heat,
seasoning the protein first.
Once the roast is browned, “deglaze”
the pan using wine or some of the
liquid that will be used in the braising
process, to capture drippings from
the pan that are loaded with flavor.
Thaw brisket overnight in refrigerator.
Heat canola oil in large pan.
Blot brisket dry with clean paper towel and
generously season each side with 2 teaspoons
seasoning.
Brown brisket in hot oil on both sides for
about 2–4 minutes each side. Remove brisket
from pan and place in crock pot, raised side
braising pan or Dutch oven.
Add onion and garlic to hot oil and cook
until transparent. Add remaining ingredients
and bring to a boil. Pour sauce into crock pot,
raised side braising pan or Dutch oven.
If using crock pot, cook on low for 6–8
hours. If using braising pan or Dutch oven,
cover tightly with foil or lid and place in
oven at 250°F for 6–8 hours.
Serve the same day or cool overnight
in refrigerator before slicing and reheating
in sauce.
n
n
n
n
Once the roast is browned you will
want to place it, along with all the
liquid including the pan drippings,
in a Dutch oven or deep roasting
pan. It is very important to cover
the top of the pan as tightly as
possible so steam and pressure will
build up during the oven cooking
process.
The liquid for the braising process
can vary depending on the dish
you’re trying to make. For example,
barbecue sauce would be used for a
barbecue brisket, and beef broth
would be used for a pot roast.
Usually if using a thick liquid such
as barbecue sauce you will want to
thin it down with wine, broth or
water. It will thicken as it cooks,
and if it gets too thick it will burn.
You can also experiment with
putting root vegetables in the
braising pan along with your roast
to create a complete meal and
enhance the flavor.
The oven part of the process is
usually done at 250°F and can
vary in time from 3 to 8 hours,
depending on what cut is being
braised and how big it is. A general
rule of thumb is that the protein
will shred easily with a fork when
it is properly braised.
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Driving skills and dedication earn legend Bill Elliott
his place in NASCAR’s 2015 Hall of Fame class
Bill Elliott, right, is pictured with Jody Ridley, left, in the early 1980s
at Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson, Georgia.
figure out how to make races. Then we had to figure out how to
finish them. I had to learn how to race the people in the back of
the pack, then the ones in the middle, then the ones at the tail
end of the lead group. Then I had to learn how to race with the
leaders, lead laps, and finally how to win races.”
He did get some tips and assistance from competitors. Veteran
crew chief J.C. “Jake” Elder took a liking to Elliott and helped
him come up with a combination of shocks and springs. Elliott
did his own setups early in his career.
“Jake helped me a lot,” Elliott said. “He was a funny guy, a real
piece of work.”
Some of his fellow drivers offered support — drivers like G.C.
Spencer and other independents of that era. And while some of
the bigger names looked down their noses at him, one in particular was very supportive. “Richard Petty was always nice,” he
said. “He came around and talked to us.”
The Melling era eventually ran its course, and Elliott drove for
Junior Johnson for three years before starting his own team. Although his McDonald’s-sponsored No. 94 car wasn’t as successful as the Melling No. 9 Ford and Johnson’s No. 11, he doesn’t
regret that part of his career.
“I always had a good time,” he said. “Even during the McDonald’s deal.”
But when McDonald’s decided to leave, Elliott was at a crossroads, having gone seven years without a Cup victory. Then
along came Jeff Gordon’s crew chief, Ray Evernham, who was
leaving Gordon to form his own team.
He bought out Elliott’s team and hired Bill to drive his No. 9
Dodge. Elliott responded with a Daytona 500 pole the first time
out, and went on to win four races, including the 2002 Brickyard 400, pushing his career total to 44.
“When Ray asked me to drive his car, it rejuvenated my career,” Elliott said. “It was a good move. I enjoyed racing for Ray
a lot.”
So, when the Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place on
Jan. 30, it will be Evernham inducting his former driver.
“He’s the best choice,” Elliott said.
Georgia Governor’s Office of
Highway Safety to sponsor
Sprint Cup qualifying at AMS
The fastest night of the upcoming NASCAR weekend at Atlanta
Motor Speedway will have an
interesting sponsor. The Georgia
Governor’s Office of Highway
Safety will be the title sponsor of
Sprint Cup qualifying on Feb. 27.
The qualifying session, which sets
the starting field for the March 1
Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, will
be called the Drive Sober Georgia
Qualifying Day. The sponsorship
is intended to raise awareness
for the safe driving program that
targets impaired drivers through
concentrated patrols and sobriety
checkpoints.
Sprint Cup drivers compete in Chili Bowl
Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR
Kurt Busch and former girlfriend face off in court
One of the more bizarre stories
of the current NASCAR off-season
involves ongoing hearings in a
Delaware court, in which Cup Series
driver Kurt Busch and his former
girlfriend, Patricia Driscoll, are at
odds.
Last week, Busch testified that
Driscoll is a trained assassin.
Driscoll, who started the legal
proceedings by accusing Busch of
physically assaulting her in his
motorcoach at Dover International
Speedway last September, said he’s
unstable and should be treated by
professionals for alcohol abuse and
depression.
There had been no decision by the
court earlier this week.
Kurt Busch
Cole Whitt,
a 23-yearold rising
sophomore
in the Sprint
Cup Series,
is moving to
Front Row
Motorsports’
No. 35 Ford
for the 2015
Cole Whitt
Sprint Cup
season, giving
the team three full-time entries,
including the No. 34 Ford driven
by David Ragan and the No. 38 of
David Gilliland.
Whitt’s new ride will be sponsored by Speed Stick Gear for
10 races, including the seasonopening Daytona 500. Whitt’s crew
chief from 2014, Randy Cox, will
move with him to Front Row and
continue in that role.
Whitt, a native of Alpine,
California, is a former USAC
National Midget champion (2008)
and has run 50 Cup races to date,
along with 51 more in the Xfinity
Series and 27 in the Camping
World Truck Series. He’s winless
so far in NASCAR’s top three divisions, but has four top-5 finishes
in the Xfinity Series and two more
in the Truck Series.
Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR
Robert Turner
Like the other members of the 2015 class of the NASCAR Hall
of Fame, Bill Elliott got there because of his driving skills and
his dedication to his profession.
But it’s much more complicated than that. It took hard work
and sacrifices by him, his family and friends, some timely
breaks along the way and some help and support from unexpected places.
It’s much the same story for his fellow inductees — Rex White,
Fred Lorenzen, the late Wendell Scott and the late Joe Weatherly — only their careers were in a different, earlier era than
Elliott’s.
Long before the redhead from Dawsonville, Georgia, ever took
the wheel of a race car, his late father, George Elliott, was a major player on the short-track scene in the Southeast. He owned
cars, sponsored others and even owned a share in a race track,
all due to his love of racing and of vehicles produced by Ford
Motor Company.
As young Bill Elliott came of age, he spent time working with
the Ridley brothers, Jody and Biddle, who, like the Elliotts, were
from north Georgia and raced Fords at tracks dominated by
Chevrolets.
The late Biddle Ridley drove a No. 9 Ford for the Elliotts for a
time, and Bill was part of his crew. There, he got his first experience at what it took to be competitive and win races.
“I learned a lot working with Biddle and Jody,” Elliott said.
“They really did a good job with those cars.”
Eventually, Bill took the wheel of one of those Ford Falcons,
and in 1974 he got his first win, in the Sportsman division at
Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Georgia.
Soon he was dominating his division, and at that point, his
father, along with older brothers Ernie and Dan, decided to take
him to the series now known as Sprint Cup.
The father and three brothers worked hard to prepare the cars
and race them, but there were plenty of others around their
hometown of Dawsonville who pitched in, too, like the Turner
brothers — Mike, David and Grady. They put aside their own
racing dreams and aspirations to help Bill get his career started.
“Those guys helped a lot,” Elliott said. “They did what they had
to do early on. They were right there when I needed them.”
Some of the help came from unexpected sources.
Once, when Bill and Ernie Elliott were on their way to Michigan International Speedway for Bill to drive the race for car
owner Bill Champion, they came upon a business selling CanAm motorcycles.
“Ernie and I were fascinated with Can-Am motorcycles,” Elliott said. “We thought they were a hot-ticket piece, and they
were back then.”
They struck up an immediate friendship with the business
owner, Jim Knutson, who put up a sign in front of his business
wishing Elliott good luck at MIS.
It seems another Michigan businessman, Harry Melling, saw
that sign and began to follow the youngster’s career.
“It was just a fluke thing,” Elliott said. “Benny Parsons, who
was working with Melling at the time, started helping us, and
that led to Melling sponsoring us at first and eventually buying
the team.”
With Melling’s support, the Elliotts were able to take their
fledgling team and transform it into a NASCAR powerhouse.
But it wasn’t an easy process.
“It was always a constant fight,” Elliott said. “At first we had to
NOTEBOOK
Whitt moves to Front Row
Motorsports
With NASCAR’s top divisions idle until Daytona next month, several drivers
are getting their racing fixes in some of short-track racing’s winter classics.
Sprint Cup drivers Kyle Larson, J.J. Yeley and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. raced in
the 29th annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, held last weekend indoors at
the River Spirit Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Larson, who won two races leading up to the Chili Bowl, fared the best of the
Cup drivers, as he contended for the lead in the early going before he spun
and wound up seventh behind race winner Rico Abreu.
Yeley finished 17th in the main event, while Stenhouse advanced as far as
the C Main before being eliminated. There were 326 drivers entered in the
race.
Tony Stewart, a frequent Chili Bowl competitor over the years, was in attendance, but worked with the track-prep crew instead of racing.
This weekend will find more NASCAR drivers in action, as the Watermelon
Capital Speedway in Cordele, Georgia, will host its annual SpeedFest.
Among the expected entries are the reigning Xfinity Series champion, Chase
Elliott, Camping World Truck Series driver and Snowball Derby winner John
Hunter Nemechek, Sprint Cup driver David Ragan, and Matt Wallace, son of
NASCAR driver Mike Wallace.
Wood Brothers Racing is honored by Guinness Book of World Records as oldest active race team
Wood Brothers Racing
Like many a grade-school student over the years, Jon Wood always looked forward to
his school’s annual book fair and a visit from the Bookmobile — that rolling array of
reading materials. One particular book captivated him far more than the rest.
“From the beginning, I have been fascinated with the Guinness Book of World Records,”
said Wood, a third-generation member of NASCAR’s Wood Brothers racing team. “I remember thinking that one day I would figure out a way to do something worthy of being
in the book. I think that’s just part of a child’s fairy-tale thought process.”
Wood, now 33, isn’t alone in his fascination with the Guinness books. The book itself
holds a world’s record as the best-selling copyrighted book of all time. And it’s also one of
the most pilfered books from public libraries in the United States.
Recently, while clearing the crawl space of his house in preparation for some repairs, he
came across a 50th-anniversary edition of Guinness book.
And, since he’d been working on a logo for his team’s upcoming 65th anniversary in
NASCAR, it occurred to him that his childhood dream was not as far-fetched as it seemed
back in his elementary school days.
His family race team, founded in 1950 by his grandfather Glen Wood, is generally
considered NASCAR’s oldest active race team. The Woods have fielded cars every year
since 1950. Petty Enterprises started racing a year earlier than the Woods, but that
team’s streak ended in 2008, although Richard Petty continues in the sport today with a
separate team — Richard Petty Motorsports.
But the Woods’ record has never been officially recognized, and Jon Wood wanted to do
something about that.
“This is a huge accomplishment when you take a step back and really digest it,” he
said. “To be able to say that you have been able to have that level of consistency is pretty
outstanding.”
To make it official, Wood submitted an application for a record claim. Buz McKim, historian at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, backed him up, and Jon
Wood got his wish.
“I realize that when it comes to Guinness World Records, the first thoughts in some
Jon Wood is congratulated by his father, Eddie Wood, and
people’s minds are the wacky, crazy records — like the one for the most sneezes in one
grandfather, Glen Wood, after Jon’s 2003 Truck Series win
minute,” he said. “But on the flip side to that — whether it’s a record of a silly nature, or
serious ones like land-speed records — there is only one authority for global records, and at Martinsville Speedway.
that is the Guinness Book of World Records.
“My goal was to both validate the claim that Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR, and also honor my grandfather and his
brother Leonard for what I believe to be an astounding accomplishment.”
And, he said, it’s a feat that is shared by members of three generations of Woods, each of whom has played a role in the team’s longevity. That includes Jon himself, who has worn several hats, so to speak, over the years.
“While I have had a very minimal role in helping to keep the team going for all of these years, I did drive for them for a short period of time, so that
just adds to the feeling of involvement,” he said. “Today, the makeup of the entire front office is all family. All of us are directly related. We are the true
definition of a family business, and when something like this happens, we all feel a huge sense of gratification.”
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victories for Bill
Elliott in 1985 —
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Glen in 1993.
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SPORTS
Clinton Wins Battle with Wallace Bulldogs
The Clinton High School Varsity Dark Horses improved to 4-2 in the conference
and 13-4 overall with a hard fought 53-48 win on the road against their arch rival
Wallace Rose Hill Bulldogs Wednesday night
in Wallace.
The Horses got good solid defense and a balanced scoring attack with freshman
Kris Williams and senior Josiah Pope leading the way with 13 points each. Junior
Raquan Faison also added 11 points and some very key rebounds down the
stretch in the Dark Horse victory.
The game started out very fast paced but both teams were cold from the floor
and after the first quarter the Bulldogs had a 14-12 lead over the Horses. The second quarter was much of the same with Clinton only having the lead one time at
19-17 when Pope hit a big three pointer.
The Bulldogs battled back and took a slim 23-21 lead on a last second shot as the
first half ended. Both teams could only exchange baskets in the third quarter and
after three quarters the Bulldogs still led by two points at 33-31. The Dark Horses
finally started to come together in the final quarter with a couple of big steals and
break away baskets from Williams and junior E.J. Howard to give the Horses their
first lead since early in the second quarter.
Jaalen Best scored twice in 20 seconds and then completed a big three point
play and the Horses suddenly had an eight point lead at 49-41. The Bulldogs
made one more small run but the Horses held on for a 53-48 victory.
The junior varsity Dark Horses suffered their first conference loss of the season as
they were defeated
by the Bulldogs 69-48. They still remain at the top of the conference with a 6-1
conference record and an impressive 11-2 overall mark. The Lady Dark Horses
got a very good win 68-37 to also make them 6-1 in the conference and 10-6
overall. The Dark Horses play again Friday night January 23rd at home against a
very good Pender Patriot team. Tip off for the conference game is 7:30 pm at
Clinton High School.
Clinton's E.J. Howard shoots over defender Walker Imwalle from Wallace Rose Hill in
Wednesday night's victory over Wallace Rose Hill
Union High School MLK Basketball Jam
This is the seventh year that Union High School has hosted its annual MLK Basketball Jam on Martin Luther King Day. What began as a 4 team event has grown into
an all-day 14 team event. Games started at 10:30 am and the last game tipped off at
7:30 pm. Union’s Coach Tim Pope said ”This event came about after many years of
discussion about how nice it would be to have some good out of town teams come to
Sampson County and play. After 25 years of coaching, I have developed friendships
with many coaches and through those friendships is how we get teams to come to
Union to participate in this event. This event gives teams the opportunity to play teams
that they normally do not play and it gives coaches an opportunity to prepare for the
upcoming playoffs.”
Coach Pope went on to say “Each year we try to get teams that have players that
will play on the collegiate level. This year we had many players that will play on
the Division II and Division III level and five players that will be signing Division
I scholarships when their high school careers are over. This event also gives high
school coaches a chance to have their more talented players seen by college coaches.
There were more than 15 college coaches and several recruiting services that attended
the games. We had one coach that came from Houston, Texas to watch a player and
another from Charleston, South Carolina. This proves that if you are talented enough,
college coaches will come see you, no matter the distance. I would like to say a very
special “Thank You” to Four County Electric Membership Cooperative for their continued support of this event. Their sponsorship makes it possible to do this each year”.
Scores: East Bladen 60, Topsail 53. Union 43, Wilmington Christian Academy 64.
Hoggard 52, Southview 41. Laney 40, Jack Britt 51. East Carteret 75, Pine Forest 59.
Pictured: East Carteret and Pine Forest were two of the 14 teams from Eastern
North Carolina that played in Union High School’s MLK Basketball Jam held recently on Martin Luther King Day. Photo by Jim Blevins
Clinton Edges Past Trask in Overtime
The Clinton High School Varsity Dark Horses went into overtime
for the second straight time to get a 92-90 victory in a key conference game on the road against the Trask Titans in Pender County
last Friday night.
period was much of the same with the Dark Horses edging the Titans 92-90 at the end of the
overtime period. The Horses were led by freshman Kris Williams with 17 points and junior
guard Jaquan McLean with 16. Sophomore Jerimiah Pope led the Horses on the boards with
6 big rebounds.
The Dark Horses improved to 3-2 in the conference and 12-4
overall in a hard fought battle against a good Titan team. The two teams played each other
tight all four quarters with both teams scoring more or less at will with some good 3 point
shooting and crowd pleasing dunks throughout the entire game.
Updating the Clinton High School JV and Varsity Lady’s: The junior varsity Horses remain
undefeated in the conference as they improved to 6-0 and a good 11-1 overall record. The
Lady Dark Horses also came away with a good win over the Lady Titans 56-51.
The Dark Horses had a chance to win it in regulation but the shot rimmed out and the
Horses found themselves headed to overtime for the second straight game. The overtime
The Dark Horses travel to Duplin County to play the Wallace- Rose Hill Bulldogs on Wednesday night and return home for a big conference battle against the Pender Patriots on Friday
night January 23rd at Clinton High School. Tip off for both games is set for 7:30pm.
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HARD WORK
DEDICATION
INTEGRITY
PERFORMANCE
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Leopard Standout Cody Barnett Is
Having An Unforgettable Senior Year
everyone who helped me get there; I just can’t tell you all how
much I appreciate all the help and support.”
enough support and that is how this community is. Everybody is
just really close and they are there for you.”
“Cody is very deserving of this,” said Lakewood High head coach
James Lewis. “We are very proud of Cody ... He has never played
one down of junior varsity football. Cody is a very talented athlete
and an all-around good guy.”
That includes his football family, especially Coach Lewis.
The youngest son of Mike and Janice Barnett – Cody has an older
sister, Jacklyn, 26; and brother Michael, 22 – sports was something
the young Lakewood star was born to do.
“I started when I was about 5-years-old playing recreation flag
football,” he said. “My daddy and my mother asked me if I wanted
to play and once I got out there, I just remember that I couldn’t
wait to play in every game because I loved it right away.”
Lakewood High School’s Cody Barnett is having a special senior
year. And he is this week’s Sampson Weekly/Performance Auto
Athlete of the Week.
In addition to helping the Leopards football team make it to the
fourth round of the NCHSAA 1-A State Playoffs (the team’s best
finish in over two decades), the 5-11 and 215-pounder linebacker
was also selected (being just one of three high school players
from North Carolina) to play in last Saturday’s Annual Blue/Grey
All-American Bowl Game that was played at Raymond James
Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Barnett, who played on the winning South team (39-14), made
the most of his opportunity too.
He started on the South’s kickoff/return team and also got playing
time as a linebacker. He finished the game with 8 tackles and an
interception.
“It was just awesome,” Barnett said Monday afternoon. “I loved
it … really, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I enjoyed
every minute of it.”
For his work, his South team will receive a championship ring.
“I think it is going to take like three weeks to get here,” he said of
the Super Bowl-like ring. “I can’t wait … man, I am never going
to take that thing off (laughs).”
The 18-year-old Sampson County native was selected to play
in the game after being invited to two Blue/Grey Combines last
summer.
“Me and another player from the team (Trace Faircloth) were
invited to go to a combine before the football season started,”
Cody explained. “We went to Goldsboro and we did things like
the usual combines – 40-yard dash; did some bench work and
then did one-on-ones with pass coverage; then the long jump and
the high jump.”
Not long after, Barnett received a letter inviting him to participate
in a super-combine that was held in Florida.
“Me and my mom went down and I basically did the same things
that I did at the first combine,” he said. “Not long after that, I got
a full packet in the mail. I opened it and it said I was invited to
play in the game.”
Once word got out about the invite, Cody got to work
with fundraising to help off-set the costs of his travel and
accommodation needs.
“I was really super excited to even be invited to play,” he said.
“Everyone was really supportive in this community … from
Although he also played other sports, including baseball, which
he played as a freshman at Lakewood, he never stopped playing
football.
“I just fell in love with the game,” he admits. “It has always been
my favorite.”
Although his favorite team is the New England Patriots, when
asked his favorite player, he named long-time Chicago Bear star
Brian Urlacher.
“He was always just a beast,” explained Barnett. “He played like
that.”
Some opposing defenses would say the same about him. In the
third round of the playoffs, Barnett made a solo touchdown saving
tackle during a goal-line stand that helped the Lakewood defense
keep their momentum and secure their place in the fourth round
of the playoffs.
Although his senior year has been a memorable one, Barnett’s
dream is to play college football.
“I am definitely going to college,” he said. “I want to play football
in college for sure.”
He shouldn’t have a problem. Barnett, who is an A-B student
(his favorite subject is Math), has been getting a lot of interest
from colleges because of his work on the field and wants to study
physical/health education.
“I really haven’t decided where I want to go,” he said. “But I am
going to take my time and go over every option very carefully. I am
not going to decide because of the school, it is going to be what is
the right fit for me; what is the best for me.”
After college, Barnett said he would love to be a high school
educator and coach.
“Leaving Lakewood is going to be bittersweet, I am not going to
lie,” he said. “Everyone has been so great and supportive to me
over the years here, but it is also exciting too. I want to go on get
my degree, come back and give back. This way I can be twice as
happy.”
Being from Sampson County is something Barnett is clearly proud
of.
“I have been so blessed growing up in this area,” he said. “It has
been awesome. Everyone knows everyone and when you need
someone, they are there for you.”
That support has been something that has touched his heart.
“My family has always been supportive of me,” he says. “But to
have community support is just awesome. You can never get
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“Well, that really is the purpose of playing football,” he said. “Yes,
our coaches teach us the game but they are also teaching us to
become better people. But Coach Lewis is more than a coach to
me … He is a friend and I appreciate that. He has always been
there for me and I feel like I can ask him for anything … It is a
great friendship.”
Cody said that when he returned to school Monday he was
sporting a jersey from the game.
“Everyone came up to me and were real excited for me,” he said. “I
am still buzzing from the weekend, really. I never expected to play
in the game and then when I did, I never expected to play well. It
was just incredible. It is just a blessing, man.”
Most players who participated in the game were from schools
with thousands of students.
“We were at a banquet and there were a lot of kids from AA
schools,” he explained. “One guy showed me a picture of his school
and there were something like, 3,000 students. I was shocked. But
he was just as shocked when I showed him and picture of my
school, which is like 600 or a little more. He was just as shocked as
I was (laughs). But I met a lot of people and new friends.”
Barnett, who made the trip with his mother, brother and two
others, said he made the most of the experience.
“Ah, man, we got a chance to go to Clearwater Beach and it was
just beautiful,” he said. “People were swimming and it was like 80
degrees there. Beautiful.”
He also got a chance to meet Vince Papale the former Philadelphia
Eagles player that had his story made into a film starring Mark
Wahlberg called “Invincible”.
“His son played for the North team, we met and just hit it off,”
Barnett said. “We went to dinner at one of the best steakhouses in
the south … And I got to meet Vince too. It was just awesome.”
Although the game’s telecast, which was broadcast on FOX Sports
and was streamed live online, had technical issues – part of the
signal was lost in the last half of the third and the beginning of
the fourth quarter- Barnett hopes to see the game in full when it
is posted online.
“A lot of people saw it though,” Barnett admitted. “Everyone that
did see it said really nice things and were very supportive, which
was so nice. Everyone seemed very happy for me.”
When asked how he would put his experience in one word,
Barnett said without hesitation, “invincible”.
Why? “Well, because I talked with Vince and he told me the
real meaning of that word,” Cody explained. “He told me that
‘invincible’ is not about what you think it is. It is about pushing
yourself through things. It is about not worrying about the
naysayers, it is not about anything else, but you. That belief in
yourself that you can push through something on your own; on
your own merit, your own strength … You are invincible … You
have to risk it to get the biscuit.”
Whatever happens in his future, Barnett’s senior year will be one
he will never forget.
Here is hoping that his football career will be long and successful;
and hopefully we will see him back in Sampson County molding
young minds into champions – on and off the field.
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EDUCATION
Geography Bee
Mintz Christian Academy
Elementary Perfect Attendance
“Box Tops Award”
The ten participants are pictured L-R as follows: Front row: Seth Harrell (8th grade),
Isabella Rumbold ( Winner - 5th grade), Chris Heath (Second Place – 8th grade), Lizzie
Blackburn (5th grade), Lane Wells (5th grade); Back row: Ayden Fussell (Third place
– 5th grade), Andy Jones (8th grade), Katie Johnson (6th grade), Caitlin Edwards (7th
grade), Will deAndrade (7th grade).
The 21st annual Harrells Christian Academy Geography Bee was held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in the school auditorium. The competition is open to all fourth – eighth
grade students and ten students qualified during the preliminary rounds to compete in
this event. Each participant received a certificate and a $10.00 gift card to Barnes and
Noble. This year’s winner was fifth grader Isabella Rumbold of Wallace. Rumbold became
the winner after correctly responding “Brazil” to
the following question: “Serra dos Carajas (kuhrah-HAHS) is an important area for mining in a
country that is one of the world’s leading producers of iron. Name this South American country.” Rumbold was awarded $25.00 in cash, and
a medal. Her name will be added to a plaque that
lists former HCA winners. This plaque hangs in
the school’s media center. Winning at the school
level allows Rumbold the opportunity to qualify for advancement to the state level Geography
Bee in Raleigh. The winner of the state level will
advance to the national level where a $25,000
scholarship will be awarded by the National
Holden Quinn
Geographic Society.
The HCA Geography Bee was coordinated by Mrs. Joy Usher, the librarian, who
also served as judge during the competition. The moderator was Mr. Holden Quinn a
sophomore at HCA, and the scorekeeper was art teacher Mrs. Sabrina Armstrong. Michelle Quinn, HCA Alumni Director, served as the time keeper. The Geography Bee is
sponsored annually by the media center to help students gain a better understanding of
the world in which they live.
Elementary Awards
Kiwanis’ Terrific Kid Awards
Middle School / High School Perfect Attendance
K, 1st, 2nd School Awards
Middle / High School Academic Awards
NC State Fair Graphic Award
SOM for January
LC Kerr
First Grade Students: Carlos Zuniga, Tyreque Boykin, Jaqueline Rosa, Jaden Harris,
Carlos Abrego, Dazarian Daughtry, Landyn Carter, Holden Spell, Keiri Velasquz, Quincey Faison, Sha’Niya Hemingway, Ryan McClanahan, Sulimar Velasquez Ramos, Darly
Ramirez-Torres
Kindergarten Students: Jaquelyn Penick, Karina Garcia Roldon, Elijah Godfrey, Ty’Rell
Smith, Elida Hernandez, Gabriel Bizzell, June Claire Little, Azoria Hayes, Haylee Turner,
Josiah Swinson, Nylah Hive, Noemi Zelaya, Alivia Capps. Hector Mazariegos
PSV Scholarship Opportunity Closes
January 23
For the 2015-2016 school year, South River EMC’s Power Source Volunteers Committee is offering at least one
$1,000 and two $500 college scholarships. To be considered those applying must live in a home, which receives
electric service from South River EMC.
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To believe is to know.
To achieve is to realize that dream!
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Salemburg, NC • 910-525-5520
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Factors considered in granting scholarships included: character, moral standards, citizenship, past and present academic performance, letters of recommendation, statements of career goals and qualifications and extra-curricular
activities.
Also, candidates must have a recommendation from either his or her high school principal, guidance counselor or
teacher. Non-traditional students must provide a letter from their work supervisor, advisor, or community member.
A complete transcript and SAT or ACT scores are required; please allow time for this to be processed at your
school. The application period is quickly approaching, so please assemble all necessary pieces to allow time for
submission. Applications are due to the Cooperative office by Friday, January 23. Applications postmarked on this
date will be accepted.
For more information, or to request a scholarship visit www.sremc.com, contact Julie Wahl at 910-892-8071, ext.
2151, or send a request to jwahl@sremc.com.
South River EMC’s Power Source Volunteers, or PSV, is a volunteer committee comprised of Cooperative members. The committee members are dedicated to serving the cooperative through community activities and goodwill.
One such activity is the scholarship program offered to Cooperative members and their children.
South River EMC is a locally-owned and operated electric cooperative, which provides electric service to 43,000
homes, farms and businesses in parts of Harnett, Cumberland, Sampson, Johnston and Bladen counties.
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PUZZLES & GAMES
Crossword
Puzzle
CLUES ACROSS
1. Federally chartered savings bank
4. Droop
7. Point midway between E and SE
10. Not generally occurring
12. Water arum
14. Sharp barks
15. Continent
16. Afflicted
17. As fast as can be done, abbr.
18. Breeding ground
20. Minnesotan
22. Many not ands
23. This moment
24. Yemen capital
26. Temptresses
29. Surface matt of grass & roots
30. Elementary institute
34. Humorous in a shrewd way
35. Mother
36. To feel regret
37. Do without discovery
43. Runner that glides over snow
44. Actor ___ Day-Lewis
45. Leaks out slowly
47. Abbr. for degree
48. Ribonucleic acid
49. Loudly lamented
52. Rows, one over another
55. Italian Island
56. Lofty nest of a bird of prey
58. Legally binding command
60. Informal term for a human head
61. Dismisses angrily
62. Soluble ribonucleic acid
63. Big clock in Westminster
64. Radio direction finder (abbr.)
65. de cologne
CLUES DOWN
1. Title of Italian monk or friar
2. Part of a window frame
3. Gusto (Italian)
4. Aforementioned
5. The whole lot
6. Quick-eyed (Scottish)
7. A prosperous state of well-being
8. Pole used to support rigging
9. Clairvoyance
11. 45320 OH
12. Dog whisperer Milan
13. Youth loved by Aphrodite
14. Old Testament name of God
19. Boast
21. Meat from a pig (alt. sp.)
24. Made tender
25. Sanctum in an ancient temple
26. Partial
27. People of Scandinavia
28. Arabian open-air markets
29. Sine wave generator (abbr.)
31. AKA pentyl
32. __ Jones Industrial Average
33. Garland of flowers
38. About Andes
39. German name for Vienna
40. Sea between Greece and Turkey
41. Revolutionary Loyalists
42. Sharpen on a whetstone
46. Middle East cup holders
49. Swiss painter Paul
50. Israeli politician Abba
51. A beloved person
52. Petty quarrel
53. Irish Republic
54. Airport actor Andrews
55. Outward flow of the tide
57. Rural Free Delivery (abbr.)
59. Follows sigma
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OBITUARIES
ROSEBORO
Mr. Gary Wayne Carey,
49 of 2564 Claudes Drag
Road, Roseboro, passed
away Wednesday, January
15, 2015 at Kindred
Hospital in Greensboro.
A memorial service was
held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday,
January 17, 2015 at Butler
Funeral Home, Roseboro,
with Rev. Stan Carter officiating. Mr. Carey was born on
June 24, 1965 in Sampson County. He is preceded in death
by his father, John Carey; and brother, Johnny Dale Carey,
Jr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked in Logging
as a Skidder Operator. He is survived by his wife, Robin
Carey of the home; mother, Pauline Carey of Roseboro;
nephew, Johnny Dale Carey, Jr. of Roseboro; niece, Taylor
Nicole Carey of Wilmington; and great niece, Lanna Beth
Carey of Roseboro. The family received friends from 2:00
to 2:45 P.M. Saturday afternoon at Butler Funeral Home,
Roseboro, and other times at the home. Arrangements
entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro
Street, Roseboro.
CLINTON
Mrs. Lynn Daughtry, 58 of 385 Meagans Farm Lane,
passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Kitty
Askins Hospice surrounded by her family. Lynn was
born on November 9, 1956
to the Late Billy (Babe)
and Jean Bass Martin. She
was a Homemaker. She is
survived by her husband:
Mark Daughtry, daughter:
Meagan Leigh Daughtry,
her mother: Mrs. Jean Bass
Martin. Two brothers: Jeff
Martin and wife Lori of
Clinton and Gary Martin of Four Oates. A Graveside
service was held on Sunday January 11, 2015 at 4:00 P.M.
in the Clinton Cemetery with Rev. Charles Ray Jernigan
and Rev. Matthew Creech officiating. The family received
friends in the fellowship building of Grove Park Baptist
Church from 2-3 prior to the service on Sunday and at
other times at the home. Flowers may be sent to the church
fellowship hall after 12:00 noon. Condolences may be sent
to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. Cox Memorial
---“Serving God by serving families in a time of need.”
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.
Essie Faircloth of Myrtle Beach, S.C., 100, passed away
peacefully at Myrtle Beach Manor on January 18. Essie was
born in North Carolina to James Cooper and Georgia Anna
Williford. After attending Meredith College in Raleigh,
N.C., she married Jasper Keith “Jack” Faircloth. Together
they raised seven children in Salemburg, N.C., and spent
many happy hours in
Holden Beach, N.C. She
retired in the 1980s from
the N.C. Department
of Social Services, and
she and Jack celebrated
fifty years of marriage in
1989. Essie was always
a very active member
of Salemburg Baptist
Church, as well as traveling with the Sampson County
Extension. Essie relocated to Eagle Crest retirement village
in Myrtle Beach in 2008. Essie, who greeted everyone she
met as a friend, had a loving heart and was always caring
for others. We are so proud of her and so inspired by her
courage, persistence, and indomitable spirit in the face of
increasing pain and disability as she aged. We are in awe of
her gift for making friends, for rolling with the punches,
and for always looking forward to the next good thing.
We will miss her intensely. Essie was preceded in death
by her husband, Jack Faircloth; and sons, Charles Donald
and William Truett. She leaves her loving memories to
be cherished by her children, Barbara Holland (Anglo) of
Goldsboro, N.C., Jimmie Faircloth (Annis) of Kenansville,
N.C., Rebecca Rivers (John) of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Mary
Sue Fallin (Ken) of Goldsboro, N.C., and Jerry Faircloth
(Lynn) of Salemburg, N.C.; nine grandchildren, Scott
Bowers, Ashley Faircloth, Karen Perry, Alecia Harper,
Keny Fallin, Brooke Faircloth, Cynthia Dupuy, Leigh Ann
Averett, and Amy Lauren Gainey; 23 great grandchildren
and three great-great grandchildren. Essie will be missed
beyond measure. A celebration of life service was held at
11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 21 at Salemburg Baptist
Church, 300 N. Main Street, Salemburg. The family
received friends following the service at Salemburg Baptist
Church Family Life Center. Arrangements entrusted to
Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro.
VASS
Mr. Randal Floyd Brown
55, of Vass N.C. went to be
with his Lord and Savior
on Wednesday, January
14, 2015 at First Health
Hospice House in Pinehurst
with his family by his side.
The family received friends
on Thursday, January 15,
2015 from 6-8 p.m. in the family visitation rooms at Cox
Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory. A graveside
service was held on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
at Summer Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Carthage with
Pastor Eugene Ussery officiating. The family will receive
friends immediately following the service. Randal was born
in Southern Pines, North Carolina on November 13, 1959
to Judy Shaver Harrington. He spent his working career in
the construction business. He was a loving son, brother and
faithful friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew
him. He is survived by his mother, Judy Shaver Harrington
of Carthage; sisters, Cindy Brown of Cameron, Ronda
Harrington of Carthage, Brenda Callicutt of Star, Becky
Harris of Albemarle; brothers, Terry L. Brown and wife
Terry C. of Carthage, Jay Brown and wife Torie of Star; a
very special companion, Debbie Smith and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Brown. The
family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral
Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be
made to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross
Rd, Pinehurst NC 28374. Condolences may be sent to www.
coxmemorialfuneralhome.com Cox Memorial --- “Serving
GOD by serving families in a time of need.”
SALEMBURG
Mr.
Jeffrey
Carroll
Gupton, 73, of 166
Camellia
Drive,
died
Friday, January 16, 2015 in
Cape Fear Valley Medical
Center in Fayetteville. A
memorial service with
military honors was held
2PM Tuesday, January 20,
2015 at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home with Rev.
Adam Brinkley officiating. Mr. Gupton, a native of Sampson
County was the son of the late Garland Owen Gupton
and Nellie West Gupton. He was a member of Hopewell
United Methodist Church and also attended First United
Methodist Church of Clinton and was a member of the
Sampson County Friends of the Waterways. Mr. Gupton
was a veteran of the US Army having served in the 716th
MP Battalion during Vietnam. He retired as a sales manager
for Nashua Corp. A son, Fitz Gupton and two brothers,
Timmy Gupton and Garland Gupton and grandparents
Blanche “Guppie” Gupton and Alderman and Viola West
preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters:
Stacy Gupton-Smith and Ginger Stein; Grandchild Ryan
Parker Smith; 3 Brothers: Mike Gupton, Gary Gupton and
Mark Gupton. Memorials may be made to the Emmett
Roger and Faye Williams-Williams Scholarship Fund C/O
Hopewell United Methodist Church, 4641 Church Road,
Newton Grove, NC 28366.
Clinton
Mr. Christopher Shain
Matthews, 32 of 508 Green
St, died at his home Thursday
January 8, 2015. Funeral
services were held Saturday
at 3:00 pm at Royal-Hall
Funeral Home Chapel with
Pastor Lynn Blackburn and
Minister Leonard Henry
officiating. Burial followed in the Turkey Cemetery. Born
in 1982 in Sampson County, Shain was an employee with
Smithfield Packing Company. He was active in all sports
at Clinton High School and graduated with honors. He is
survived by a daughter, Chloe Shainne Matthews of Clinton;
a son, Landyn Carter of Clinton; mother, Kim A. Matthews
of Clinton; brother, Edward Hairr of Faison and his beloved
pet, Stone. He was preceded in death by his maternal
Grandparents, Cammie and Kenley (Bozo) Matthews, Sr.
and Uncle, Kenley Edward Matthews, Jr.
The family received friends from 1:30 til 3:00 pm at RoyalHall Funeral Home prior to the service on Saturday and
other times at his home. Condolences may be sent by
visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com. Royal-Hall is
honored to serve the Matthews family.
CLINTON
Mrs. Lorine Brewington Maynard of 346 Church Road,
passed away quietly Friday,
January 16, 2015 at Mary
Gran Nursing Center. The
funeral service was held at
2 P.M., Monday, January
19, 2015 at New Bethel
Baptist Church with the
Rev. Terry Cummings
and the Rev. Dr. Mike
Cummings
officiating.
Interment followed in the New Bethel Baptist Church
Cemetery. Mrs. Maynard was born to the late Lloyd
Dixon Brewington and Mary Jones Brewington. She was
preceded in death by her son Larry. She was united in Holy
Matrimony to Leslie Maynard on February 17, 1947 and to
this union, two children were born, Loretha and Larry. She
was a member of New Bethel Baptist church and attended
regularly until health issues prevented her from doing so.
Mrs. Maynard and her husband became foster parents
in 1980, and later adopted Lacinda, Lynette and Ray.
Over the next nineteen years they were foster parents to
twenty-eight other children. She loved gardening, sewing,
cooking and the color RED. Due to health reasons she
became a resident of Mary Gran Nursing Center in 2006
where she was well taken care of. Survivors in addition to
her husband Leslie of 67 plus years, include, sister, Joyce
Locklear of Clinton, NC; brother, Lambert Brewington
of Pembroke, NC; daughters, Loretha Carter of Clinton,
NC, Lacinda Freeman of Bolton, NC, Lynette Davenport
of Winterville, NC; son, Ray Maynard of Clinton, NC;
ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The
family received friends from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M., Sunday,
January 18, 2015 at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home,
118 Fayetteville Street, Clinton, NC 28328. The family
would like to thank everyone for the prayers, food, phone
calls and visits during this difficult time. Condolences
may be sent to family at www.crumpler-honeycutt.com.
Arrangements are by Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home,
118 Fayetteville St., Clinton, NC 28328.
WASHINGTON DC
Ms.
Misha
Shantelle
McLamb,
35,
of
Washington, DC, formerly
of Clinton, NC, died
Monday in her home. The
funeral service was held
at 2pm, Sunday, January
18, 2015 at Piney Green
Disciple Church, Newton
Grove, NC. Elder Dancy Chestnutt, Jr. officiating. Burial
with military honors at Hillside Cemetery, Newton
Grove, NC. Misha is survived by DAUGHTER-Simone
McLamb of the home; PARENTS-Robert and Valorie
Zanders of Woodbridge, VA; STEPSISTER-Crystal
Zanders; STEPBROTHER-Bobby Zanders. There will be
no viewing. Online condolences may be sent to www.
brockmemorialandworley.com. Service entrusted to
Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral Home in Clinton, NC.
CLINTON
Mr.
Wade
Franklin
“Pete” McLemore, 84 of
243 Big John Lane died
at Kenansville Health and
Rehabilitation Center in
Kenansville Friday January
16, 2015. Funeral Services
were held Monday at 2:00
PM in the Royal-Hall
Funeral Home Chapel
with Pastor Wilda Faircloth officiating. Burial followed
in Grandview Memorial Park. Born in Sampson County
in 1930, “Pete” was the son of the late George Franklin
and Elsie Myrtle Bradford McLemore. He was a Retired
employee with the North Carolina Department of
Transportation Bridge Department. He is survived
by two daughters, Judy Piner of Clinton and Wanda
McLemore of Fayetteville, two sisters, Judy Sessoms of
Kinston and Annie Ruth McLemore McQueen of Wallace,
two brothers, Fletcher McLemore of Texas and Keith
McLemore of Monroe, four grandchildren, Christopher
Smith, Gary Williams, Jeffery McLemore and Ja’Lisa
McLemore, three great-grandchildren Isaiah McLemore,
Zyaire Miller and Bella Lee McLemore. He was preceded
in death by his first wife, Kay Frances McLemore, his
second wife, Annie Frances McLemore, three brothers,
Robert, Richard and Ponzie McLemore and one sister,
Janice McLemore. The family received friends from 1:002:00 PM prior to the funeral service at Royal-Hall Funeral
Home Chapel. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.
royalhallfuneralhome.com. Royal-Hall is honored to
serve the McLemore Family.
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OBITUARIES
ROSEBORO
Mr. Donald Larue Miller,
Sr., 82 of 689 Butler Island
Road, Roseboro, passed
away Sunday, January 18,
2015 at Wake Medical
Center in Raleigh. The
funeral was held at 2:00
P.M. Thursday, January
22, 2015 at Butler Funeral
Home, Roseboro, with
Rev. Hampton Faircloth officiating. Burial followed at
the Roseboro Cemetery. Mr. Miller was born on July 17,
1932 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to the late Harry and
Ida Croyle Miller. He is preceded in death by his parents;
and sisters, Adella Caum, Annabell Miller and Mary
Elizabeth Miller. He worked as a Heavy Truck Mechanic.
He is survived by his wife, Helen B. Miller of the home;
children, Karen Kilmer of Louisburg, Donald Miller,
Jr. and Dale Lee Miller both of Castalia; step-children,
Margaret Kiziah of Roseboro, Sue Clark of Gold Hill,
Janice Goodwin of Albemarle, Fred Stamey of Roseboro
and David Stamey of Bakersville; 14 grandchildren, 19
great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The
family received friends from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday
evening at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro and other
times at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to Roseboro First Baptist Church, 3720 S. Salemburg
Highway, Roseboro, N.C. 28382. Arrangements entrusted
to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street,
Roseboro.
House in Pinehurst.
Hugo was born in
Hamburg,
Germany
on March 29, 1929 to
Herman and Elizabeth
Jergenson Philipp. He is
survived by his daughter
Virginia DeDreux and
husband Edward of
Whispering Pines; a
brother Werner Philipp
of New Jersey; two grandchildren Adam and Cody
DeDreux. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; a
son Hugo Philipp, Jr. and two brothers. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society,
2202 Wrightsville Ave. Ste. 111, Wilmington, NC 28403.
Services will be held at a later date. Condolences made
be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. Cox
Memorial ---“Serving God by serving families in a time
of need.”
WHISPERING PINES
Mr. Hugo Philipp, 85, of Whispering Pines, passed away
on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at FirstHealth Hospice
CLINTON
Mrs. Evelyn Stone Tew, 94, of 120 Southwood Drive, died
Friday, January 16, 2015 at Sampson Regional Medical
PETERSBURG, VA
Rev. Dr. Henry E. Tann III, formerly of Faison, NC,
died Tuesday, January 13, 2015. The funeral will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 23 in the Chapel of J. M.
Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., Petersburg, VA.
The burial will follow in Virginia Veteran Cemetery,
Amelia Courthouse, VA. Dr. Tann III was the son of
the late Henry and Bessie Tann II. Obituary courtesy of
Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral Home, Inc. Clinton,
NC.
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Center. The funeral service was held 3 P.M., Sunday,
January 18, 2015 at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist
Church with the Reverend E. C. Mattocks officiating.
Interment followed in the Clinton City Cemetery. She
was born in 1920 in Georgia to the late Thomas Stone
and Sarah Livingston Stone and was preceded in death by
her husband, John Norwood Tew and a daughter, Olivia
Jean Waters. Mrs. Tew was a homemaker and a member
of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She is survived by a
daughter, Sara K. Pleasant and husband Ron of Clinton;
three grandchildren; Lynn Westbrook Greene, Allen
Jordan, and John Jordan; and six great-grandchildren. The
family received friends one hour prior to the service, 2
P.M. – 3 P.M. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.crumpler-honeycutt.
com. Arrangements are by Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral
Home, 118 Fayetteville St., Clinton, NC 28328.
CLINTON
Mr. James W. Williamson, 74 of 430 Cecil Odie Road,
Clinton, NC died Friday, January 9, 2015 at Transitions
Lifecare, Raleigh, NC. The funeral service was held at
1pm, Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Lisbon St. Missionary
Baptist Church, Clinton, NC. Rev. Audrey Williamson
officiating. Burial in Sandhill Cemetery, Clinton, NC.
Mr. Williamson is survived by wife, Mary Williamson of
the home; son, Darrin Williamson of Islen, NJ; sisters,
Nettie Mae Boykin and Joyce Goings both of Clinton,
NC; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The visitation was held at the funeral home Wednesday,
January 14, 2015 from 1pm - 6pm. The family will be
present from 5pm - 6pm. Online condolences may be
sent to www.brockmemorialandworley.com. Service
entrusted to Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral Home in
Clinton, NC.
COMMUNITY CRIME
Arrest Report
01-15 Christopher Bryan Draughon, 25;
190 Beulah Rd., Clinton; Failure to AppearMisdemeanor Larceny; Failure to AppearConspire to Sell Methamphetamine; Failure
to Appear- Conspire Deliver Methamphetamine; Secured Bond $20,000; Court 02-02
01-15 James Arness Brayboy, 46; 109
Leggett St., Lumberton; Failure to Appear- Failure to Report Address Change
Sex Offender; Failure to Appear- Habitual
Felon; Assault on a Female; Secured Bond
$26,500; Court 02-02
01-16 Moises De Jesus Sanchez, 32; 67
Stage Coach Lane, Autryville; Domestic
Simple Assault; Failure to Appear/ Order
for Arrest- DWI; Failure to Appear/ Order
for Arrest- No Operators License; Court 0210
01-16 Edward Lane Williams, 54; 124
Bulldog Lane, Roseboro; DWI; Secured
Bond $1,500; Court 02-23
01-16 Alexander Dickie Lee, 57; 1246
Alex Benton Rd., Newton Grove; 2 Counts:
Order for Arrest/ Failure to Appear- Child
Support
01-16 Linwood Earl Wright II, 32; 121
Trent Circle, Greenville; Possession of Marijuana; Maintain a Vehicle/Place/Dwelling
CS; Possession with intent to sell and or
distribute Marijuana; Flee/Elude Arrest;
Possession of Marijuana; Reckless Driving
to Endanger; Resist Delay Obstruct; Speeding; Secured Bond $50,000; Court 01-30
01-16 Justice Allen Wynn, 20; 104 N Herring Ave., Garland; Possession of Marijuana less than ½ oz; Court 02-25
01-16 Paul Allen Boykin II, 26; 3008
Matthis Rd., Clinton; Aggravated Assault; No
Bond; Court 02-10
01-16 Tessie Nicole Cashwell, 33; 444 Ernest
Williams Rd., Roseboro; Misdemeanor Larceny; Secured Bond $1,500
01-16 Matthew Conan Thompson, 28; 1882
Beamon Woods Rd., Clinton; B&E Felony;
Possession of Burglary Tools; Damage to Real
Property; Secured Bond $7,000; Court 01-16
01-16 Rashanaye D Franksm 22; 428 Royal
Lane, Apt A, Clinton; Misdemeanor Larceny; Possession of Stolen Property; Unsecured
Bond $500; Court 02-16
01-17 Antwonie Lee Vinston, 29; 1012
Bowden Rd., Fayetteville; Possession Controlled Substance Schedule IV; Secured Bond
$10,000; Court 02-11
01-18 John Vaston Pope, 29; 1299 Pope Rd.,
Clinton; Domestic Violence Protective Order
Violation; No Bond; Court 01-27
01-18 Jason Bradford Brewington, 37; 404
Covenant Lane, Godwin; Misdemeanor Larceny; Secured Bond $1,000; Court 02-16
01-18 Heather Lin Herman, 19; 139 Heath
St., Clinton; Failure to Appear- Speeding; Failure to Appear- DWLR Not Impaired; Secured
Bond $1,500; Court 02-02
01-18 Jimmy Dale Tew, 52; 1559 Panhandle
Rd., Faison; Simple Physical Assault; Injury to
Personal Property; Resisting a Public Officer;
Court 02-02
01-19 Monique Suzette Robinson, 29; 320 Sellars Lane, Harrells; Failure to Appear- Failure
to Wear Seat Belt-Driver; Failure to AppearDWLR; Secured Bond $500; Court 02-03
01-19 Jerry Glenn Howard Sr., 59; 212 Lonnie
Parker Lane, Clinton; Communicating Threats;
Court 02-24
01-19 Derrick Tyrone Ingram, 31; 60 Lucas Rd.,
Roseboro; Simple Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Court 02-25
01-20 Quinn Alexander Peterson, 27; 56 Rosevelt Lane, Clinton; Larceny; Obtaining Property
by False Pretense; Possessing Stolen Property;
Unsecured Bond $20,000; Court 01-30
01-20 Corey Alexander Boone Parker, 20; 580
Myrtle Rd., Roseboro; Larceny; Possessing Stolen Property; Secured Bond $10,000; Court 01-30
01-20 Henry Landon Tew Jr., 42; 399 Lauren
Lane; Godwin; 2 Counts: Assault on Government
Official; Injury to Personal Property; 3 Counts:
Communicating Threats; Resisting Public Officer; Secured Bond $15,000; Court 02-16
01-20 Pedro Rubio, 21; 181 Bud Garden Rd., Lyons, GA; Parole & Probation Violations; Secured
Bond $10,000; Court 01-30
01-20 Jimmy Lee Melvin, 55; 521 Gold St.,
Roseboro; Assault on a Female; Unsecured Bond
$500; Court 02-11
01-20 Michael Alexander Vann, 23; 125 Clinton Ave., Garland; Probation Violations; Secured
Bond $1,000; Court 02-11
01-20 Christine Shanta Lapatrick, 29; 701 College St., Clinton; Failure to Appear- Simple Assault; Secured Bond $2,000; Court 02-11
01-20 Kevin Ray Barber, 36; 1620 Pope Rd.,
Clinton; Failure to Appear- DWLR; Failure to
Appear- Failure to Notify DMV Address Change;
2 Counts: Failure to Appear- Simple Worthless
Check; Secured Bond $200; Court 01-27
01-20 Keith Dewayne Hunter, 44; 3155 East
Darden Rd., Faison; 2 Counts: Domestic Violence
Protective Order Violation; No Bond; Court 0127
01-21 Jason Wayne Byrd, 30; 11774 Ludhorne
Rd., Roseboro; Carrying Concealed Weapon; Se-
cured Bond $500; Court 02-11
Incident/ Investigation Report
01-15 David Hickmond reported the
theft of his vehicle located at 235 Gibbs
Rd., Garland.
01-15 Glenda Gautier reported a burglary at her residence located at 221 Lorraine Rd., Clinton. Item reported missing
was a 42 inch flat screen TV.
01-16 Tonya Council reported a burglary located at 1451 Baptist Chapel Rd.,
Godwin. Items reported missing included a wood burning stove, bathtub, 2 row
planter, and a tobacco harvester.
01-17 Thomas Jones reported a burglary at his residence located at 2276
Five Bridge Rd., Clinton. Items reported
missing included medication.
01-18 John Mclaurin reported a larceny
at his residence located at 6608 N Salemburg Hwy., Roseboro. Items reported
missing included a ATV and handguns.
01-20 Carl Bell reported the larceny of
his computer from his residence located
at 76 Max Austin Lane, Clinton.
01-20 Junious Jones reported the larceny of his firearm from his residence located at 464 Sinclair Lake Rd., Newton
Grove.
01-20 Terri Cahill reported a burglary at
her residence located at 1880 Old Warsaw Rd., Clinton. Items reported missing
included medication, 9 inch tablet, and a
32 inch flat screen TV.
01-20 Tyresse Kerr reported the larceny
of his firearm from his residence located
at 92 Shaun Lane, Clinton.
Drug Arrest
Newton Grove, NC-Deputies with the Sampson County Criminal Interdiction Team were working the Newton Grove area of Sampson County today,
when one of the deputies observed a dark colored passenger vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Newton Grove. The deputy was able to verify
the vehicles speed as 68 mph in a 55 mph zone utilizing their radar unit.
When the deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop for speeding the driver
fled in the vehicle.
The deputy pursued the vehicle for several miles until the driver stopped the
vehicle on Warren Mill Rd. and fled on foot. The deputy noticed the suspect
was carrying a large plastic bag in their hand while fleeing into a wooded
area. Deputies responded and set up a perimeter and a search of the wooded
area was conducted. Shortly after the search started, the suspect was located
and taken into custody without incident. Deputies were also able to locate
two plastic bags containing marijuana near where the suspect was taken into
custody. In all two pounds of marijuana were seized during the incident and
$650 in US Currency.
The suspect was identified as Linwood Earl Wright II, 22 yoa, B/M of Greenville, NC. The suspect was taken before a magistrate and charged with the
following: Felony Speeding to Elude Arrest, Careless and Reckless Driving,
Speeding 68/55, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia, Resist Obstruct and Delay,
Maintain a Vehicle for Controlled Substance and Driving Left of Center. A
bond was set for $50,000.
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With Janna Bass
By Alison Bradshaw, Chamber President
This past Monday, hundreds of people young and old filed into the
Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center to join in celebrating
the life, teachings, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was
a gorgeous day for us to join together as a community for a couple of hours of reflection,
history lessons and fellowship.
Unexpectedly upon entering the building myself, I was quickly cast to play a role in the
Rosa Parks Montgomery bus boycott skit organized by the Multi-Cultural Business Committee of the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce. Those who know me would not
be surprised that I gladly jumped on the opportunity to get up on stage and act, especially
in such a meaningful historic re-enactment.
Despite the fact that my iPhone was under my bus seat, a plastic chair in front of a beautifully painted bus cutout, driven by my buddy Jeff Shipp from Star Telephone who used
a stool as a steering wheel and a soup can as a bus fare collector, it was not difficult for me
to transport myself back to 1955.
Rosa Parks, played by Tonda Clowney, remained seated quietly in peaceful resistance
to the bus driver’s mandate that she must relinquish her seat to a white male, played by
Boyde Bristow. To act the part, I sat in the front of the bus shocked at this black woman’s
civil disobedience and disgruntled by the fact that she was causing me to be late to my
ladies luncheon at the local Chamber of Commerce.
In reality, I was back on that bus in December 1, 1955, high-fiving Ms. Parks and following her to the jail after being arrested to sign on as her attorney and join her, and Dr. King,
in the journey towards the advancement of American civil rights.
For those of you who did not make it to this year’s event, please consider marking it on
your calendar for 2016. Until then, the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce has
plenty of things going on to afford you an opportunity to serve in your community, network, and enhance your business.
If you have not already purchased your tickets for the 45th Annual Chamber Banquet,
which will take place at the Expo Center on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, please contact us
at the Chamber office to reserve your spot! The evening will commence with a cocktail
reception at 5:30pm followed by dinner at 6:30pm and the annual awards program at
7:00pm.
Congratulations to Centurylink, our Chamber Member of the Week! If you would like
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about your existing services, make your way to their local retail store next to the Sampson
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The Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce is here to serve you! If you would like
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Regional Hazard Mitigation
Advisory Committee will be conducting an introductory
informational work session on January 30, 2015, at 10:00
a.m., at the County Auditorium of the Sampson County
Administration Building, 435 Rowan Road, Clinton, NC.
The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the SampsonDuplin County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Region
is comprised of the counties of Sampson and Duplin as well as
each county’s municipal jurisdictions. All interested citizens,
business owners, officials from neighboring jurisdictions, and
other governmental entities are encouraged to attend.
For additional information, please contact Landin Holland at
910/392-0060.
Sampson Community College Celebrates
30 Years of Small Business Support
Clinton – The Small Business Center Network of the NC Community College System is
celebrating 30 years of providing support and assistance to small businesses and start-ups
across North Carolina. Small Business Centers (SBCs) are located at each of the state’s
58 community colleges, providing confidential business counseling and seminars to small
business owners and entrepreneurs.
Created in1984 when the North Carolina General Assembly funded 14 SBCs, the Small
Business Center Network (SBCN) had expanded to include at least one SBC at each community college by 1995. Each year, the centers assist in starting an average of 650 businesses and help create and retain more than 3,000 jobs.
Today, with more than 60 sites, the Small Business Center Network is known as the most
expansive state-funded technical small business assistance program in the United States
with locations within a 30-minute drive of almost every North Carolinian.
Dr. Paul Hutchins, President of Sampson Community College knows this all too well.
“The Small Business Center at SCC continues to be a powerful resource in our community to assist entrepreneurs in all aspects of starting a new business,” says Hutchins. As
we celebrate 30 years of service and the contributions that our Small Business Center has
made in our community, it is important to know that our Small Business Center Director,
Amanda Bradshaw is working diligently to provide new programs and services to meet
the needs of Sampson County entrepreneurs.”
In 2013-2014, the SBC hosted 56 no-cost Business Seminars in Sampson County. Business Seminar topics included topics concerning marketing, insurance reform, ways to increase sales, business startup and various other topics. In total 700 people attended last
year’s seminars in an effort to expand their personal business knowledge. 68 clients were
served in a one-on-one confidential format. These clients received tools and techniques to
startup or expand an existing business. Working through each of the components allows
businesses the best opportunities to increase jobs and retain jobs here in Sampson County.
Local Business Owner Dee Rackley had only high remarks for recent seminars that she
has attended and stated that seminars were “Excellent and most helpful”. Many other
clients have complimented the seminars by saying they were helpful and up-to-date with
pertinent information.
Most recently the SBC celebrated the opening of a new business in Newton Grove.
Queen’s Pizza opened on 1/3/2015 and is looking forward to building business in 2015.
The SBC worked closely with owner, Abdel Muslett, to assist him with attaining the necessary documents from the state and federal government to become a legitimate business
in North Carolina. The SBC is looking forward to attending a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
in the coming weeks.
The mission of the Small Business Centers is to increase the success rate and number of
viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high quality, readily accessible
assistance to prospective and existing small business owners, with the goal of job creation
and retention.
For more information, please contact Amanda Bradshaw, Director of the Small Business
Center, by calling 910-592-7176 ext. 2032. The SBC may also be contacted by email at
sbc@sampsoncc.edu. The SBC is located in the North Building of Sampson Community
College in room 140.
Pictured center Amanda Bradshaw discusses business solutions
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2013 Kia Rio
2013 Ford Focus
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Est 32 MPG HWY
Only 5,078 Miles
5-Speed
2011 Nissan Sentra
2014 Dodge Avenger
2013 Jeep Compass
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White
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$16,980
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2014 Chrysler 200
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